First, see if there is an option similar to "load at startup" in the
corresponding application(s). If so, uncheck the option. Secondly, you may
use the MSCONFIG.EXE utility in Windows to troubleshoot Windows startup.
How to troubleshoot by using the System Configuration utility in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560
How to manage Windows Startup?:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/startup.htm
Common loading points of threats in Windows 2000/XP:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01060517115206
Startup Program Loading:
http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm
Manually Disabling Startup Programs:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d...c_str_elqj.asp
Startup managers:
Sysinternals Freeware - Autoruns:
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html
Autoruns: Hunt down autostart programs wherever they hide
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles...rticleID=44089
Startup Control Panel
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
How to use MSCONFIG: NetSquirrel.com:
http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
"Hawkeye Fan" <Hawkeye Fan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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How can I know which items to eliminate from my start up menu. I opened it
up
and every program on my computer is checked to start at start up. I know
that
not all are nessecary for the computer to run. So which ones can I remove
and
not do any harm, so my computer will boot up a little faster.
