Windows XP does not require anything (as mandatory) for startup. You may
have your firewall / anti-virus and other essentials (Software provided by
your ISP, Keyboard utilities if you want) etc at startup. Here is a site
which lists the details about many startup applications:
I have the smae problem and the system does not allow me to delete the
programs from start up - as a result it takes about 15 minutes to access the
computer for use.
Help!
If you can identify the Apps starting, their options may have a turn off /
on auto start option
You can disable startups in msconfig
I'd say there is more going on if it takes 15 mins before you can access
your PC, assuming you dont have 250mb memory
