Re: Programs open when starting windows

From: Drew Tognola (drewtognola_at_msn.com)
Date: 11/13/04

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    Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 04:34:44 -0500

    Antonio,
    First, click Start > Run > type in msconfig ,click OK > click the 'Startup'
    tab.
    Uncheck everything except your popup blocker & Virus scan if you want it to
    scan for viruses at all times. This is totally up to you. All Office
    programs should be unchecked. If a program needs 'Word' it will open anyway.
    Next, click Start > Programs > Startup > right-click and delete any other
    useless icons in here, especially the ones associated with Office. Finally,
    click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > uninstall
    any programs that aren't needed. Reboot. During reboot a window will come up
    saying you changed some settings. check the box & click OK. Good Luck.

    Drew

    "Antonio (London)" <Antonio (London)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
    message news:99443F15-7575-498C-881E-5140A0673BEA@microsoft.com...
    As soon as I strart Windows XP a lot of programs start automatically: all
    office programs, explorer, messenger, internet connection... I would like to
    remove the automatical start of this program and on starting just going to
    the Desktop.

    It's not a virus as I have a strong antivirus and doesn't detect any. I have
    tryed aswell the "program tasks" but there's nothing there.

    Could anyone help me, please? Would really appreciate it.

    Thank you.
    Antonio (London)

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