Joe said:
There are some programs that seem to start up without my wanting them and I
see them in the sys tray. One example is Windows Messenger. How do I get
rid of them?
Windows Messenger has an option in its menu system to activate and
deactivate the application starting when Windows starts. If you have an
antivirus program that scans Windows Messenger messeages you may also
have to deactivate that option in the antivirus, as the antivirus may
launch the messenger.
Be carefull what you deactivate, as some programs might be connected
with maintaining your computer's security.
Try clicking and right clicking on the notification area icon, as some
applications offer startup option changes on pop-up menus or pop-up
windows. Some applications install with background applications like
media indexers that have automatic startup options in the main
application's install options or configuration menus. If offered, these
would be the prefered method to end the automatic startup.
As a LAST RESORT type "msconfig" in the taskbar Start menu's "Run"
dialog and uncheck the unwanted item on the "Startup" tab. It's
IMPORTANT for you to understand what you are deactivating. If you can't
tell from the three columns in the "Startup" tab listing, do a search in
an online search engine like Google or Ask.
