Simple (?) setup question

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Dave DesRoches

I've got Roxio CD creator installed and operational on my Dell/XP desktop.
The problem is, when I log into my user ID on the PC, it starts up the Roxio
CD install process and I have to "Cancel" through several screen to get it
to stop. This happens across all user ID's. I used to be more familiar
with configuring older versions of Windows - and this looks like something
that used to be in a "Startup" folder in Windows that would run each time.
I can't find the equivalent on XP.

So, what I'm looking for is, where are the places in XP where things like
this would get stored - i.e. where can I kill this unnecessary startup
process that I keep getting on each login?

Thx in advance,
-Dave
 
I've got Roxio CD creator installed and operational on my Dell/XP desktop.
The problem is, when I log into my user ID on the PC, it starts up the Roxio
CD install process and I have to "Cancel" through several screen to get it
to stop. This happens across all user ID's. I used to be more familiar
with configuring older versions of Windows - and this looks like something
that used to be in a "Startup" folder in Windows that would run each time.
I can't find the equivalent on XP.

So, what I'm looking for is, where are the places in XP where things like
this would get stored - i.e. where can I kill this unnecessary startup
process that I keep getting on each login?

Thx in advance,
-Dave
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Dave,

There are 4 major startup lists in Windows. To manage their contents,
I use Startup Control Panel (free) from <http://www.mlin.net/>. SCP
installs as a Control Panel applet, and lets you move items from one
list to another, or disable one, interactively. It's safer and more
user friendly than MSConfig.

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
 
Hi Dave,

Look here:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up and
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Start Menu\Programs\Start Up
folders, and in the system registry, primarily in the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310560

Good luck
 
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