Re: Startup

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From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 04/22/04


Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 21:26:14 -0500

Check for an option to not having the icon load in the System Tray via the
program(s) in question.

Other options for removal:

Go to Start/Run and type in: msconfig. Go to the Startup Tab and uncheck
accordingly. Then run this script to remove the disabled items from the
registry.

Clear Disabled Items from Msconfig Startup (Line 148)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Or...remove the runkeys from here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove

Troubleshooting the Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na

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All the Best,
Kelly
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2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
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"pat6628" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:1C9F73ED-8749-4449-B4E9-A80E777157AD@microsoft.com...
> How do I remove programs from the Startup Menu so they don't start 
> automatically as I boot up XP? Currently, I have about 15 programs that 
> are starting up as I boot the PC and would prefer that they don't 
> automatically start as they are taking up resources. The file name I'm 
> referencing is: Documents & Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs and 
> then I have programs such as: Accessories, AOL, Arcsoft ShowBiz, DeadAim, 
> DVD Compatibility, MS Clip, Works, Office, Publisher, ONDVD etc....... 
> Are these really running and taking up resources?
> Thanks! 


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