how to remove start up programs

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Hi

I wonder how I can remove a program from getting started each time I start
windows.

The problem is that some programs don't give you an option to choose so they
start every time anyway.

Is there any manual way of doing that, editing registry?

Regards,
Steve
 
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
All about disabling programs at startup
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

Using Msconfig to shut off Auto-Start programs

.. Click Start, then go to Run, then type in: msconfig
.. Click on the Startup tab at the top, this will show a listing of programs that
auto start when your computer is first booted. If you uncheck the box the program
will no longer auto start and sit in your system tray /notification area when you
boot. You'll need to reboot before this takes effect.

Another way to do this would be to go to the program that is in your system
tray/notification area and you may find the settings to remove them from the auto
start, most programs have this listed in the properties section.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in WinXP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560
 
In Taurarian <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
All about disabling programs at startup
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

Using Msconfig to shut off Auto-Start programs

. Click Start, then go to Run, then type in: msconfig
. Click on the Startup tab at the top, this will show a listing of
programs that auto start when your computer is first booted. If you
uncheck the box the program will no longer auto start and sit in your
system tray /notification area when you boot. You'll need to reboot
before this takes effect.
Another way to do this would be to go to the program that is in your
system tray/notification area and you may find the settings to remove
them from the auto start, most programs have this listed in the
properties section.
How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in WinXP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560


Steve wrote:
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In addition to this information given above (though I recommend a third
party utility for disabling startup items, I'll provide a link at the
bottom) you may want to look at things like malware if you're finding that
something you disabled is automatically restarting. The vague description
given does mean that I am unable to tell you where to start first but I'd
start with updated virus AND trojan definitions. I'd also consider some
spyware scanning for your computer.

So, without particular preference or order in my listing here's some free
choices for you:

Virus:
www.grisoft.com - AVG
www.antivir.com - AntiVir
www.clamwin.com - ClamWin
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm - CA eTrust*

Spyware:
www.lavasoft.de - AdAware
http://security.kolla.de/ - Spybot
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx -
Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta

Trojan:
www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/ - a²
http://swatit.org/

All of these are free for home use. All of them are acceptable solutions to
your security needs.

*My understanding CA is available free for a limited time. Please note that
the page says this:
"Free software offer expires 2/1/05."
The number of times it has been given out as a viable option leads me to
believe that this has been extended. You should, of course, verify this on
your own.

Galen
 
=?Utf-8?B?U3RldmU=?= rambled on in microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize:
Hi

I wonder how I can remove a program from getting started each time I start
windows.

The problem is that some programs don't give you an option to choose so they
start every time anyway.

Is there any manual way of doing that, editing registry?

Regards,
Steve
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http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
 
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