Programs at Start Up

Question

How can I choose which programs automatically load up when I restart or start my computer?  I'm on a Dell Dimension with Windows XP Home Edition.

SRICHARDM · Answer

Thank you Jeff!

JeffDenman56 · Answer

You can utilize Spybot Search & Destroy (free download from www.spybot.info) or the MSConfig program in windows. Please be aware that preventing a windows service from starting can ruin your machine.

To use msconfig:

Click on Start, then Run
Type: msconfig and click OK
Go to the Startup Tab

You can find out what a program is by going to: www.windowsstartup.com and search for the name there.

100mph · Answer

Startup and Temporary Files Cleanup

Windows General

Programs at Start Up

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