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Stop programs from automatically starting up?
Posted by Charlene on May 8th, 2006


Hi,
I have windows media, yahoo, msn, quick time and spy sweeper all opening up
when I log in after a reboot. How do I stop these programs from starting up?

Thanks,
Charlene

Posted by Shenan Stanley on May 8th, 2006


Charlene wrote:
Start --> RUN --> MSCONFIG --> OK

Startup tab..

Find where each thing is located (Startup folder, Registry, etc..) and then
go there and stop it from loading..
(Don't just disable it with MSCONFIG)

A better way would be to look in the configuration settings for each of the
applications and find out where the setting for "Start with Windows" (or
some similar wording) is and change it.

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Posted by John on May 8th, 2006


Charlene wrote:
Another way.
Startup Control Panel
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
Startup Control Panel is a nifty control panel applet that allows you
to easily configure which programs run when your computer starts. It's
simple to use and, like all my programs, is very small and won't burden
your system. A valuable tool for system administrators!
Startup Control Panel is compatible with all modern versions of
Windows, including Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP.
May need to use InstMsi
http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/...comctrlx86.asp


Posted by Charlene on May 9th, 2006


It worked!! but the windows media keeps opening. When I try to close it, it
gives me a program not responding message and an option to end now.

Thank you!
Charlene

"Shenan Stanley" wrote:


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