Start Up Items

[Guest]

I would like to know what items have to be left to operate windows xp on
start up? Do not want to remove any thing that would cause a problem.
Thanks, Susan

 

[Taurarian]

Hi Susan, some links that will assist you in identifying what you can stop

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


FYI

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.

 

[Not Me]

Basically, all you need to let run at Startup is Windows plus your
anti-virus program, Firewall, and any malware prevention program such as
the one from Microsoft, SpywareGuard, or Spyware Blaster. Any thing else
is superfluous and should only be activated when needed for use.
Gene K

 

[Terry]

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Go to Start / Run and type in msconfig When System configuration Utility
opens go to the tab 'startup' expand the column under command, any programs
that refer to anti virus, anti spyware leave checked, you will see
printers/ music programs they can be unchecked, if you find a program that
you are not sure about, type it into google and read, if it is not an
essential program, and does not belong to Microsoft it would be safe to
uncheck.
OR take a screen capture of system configuration utility and post it back
here I will be able to tell you what is ok and not ok.
How to take a screen capture minimize all pages and leave open on your desk
top system config utility page only, expand the column heading, on your key
board hit the key that says print screen, then go to mspaint open it and go
to the tab Edit then hit paste, your screen capture will be there then
attach it to your reply
Terry