Re: Re: Stopping programs from auto starting on boot up

From: Babbaganoosh (UseLinkToEmail_at_WindowsForumz.com)
Date: 03/19/05 

Date: 18 Mar 2005 20:10:39 -0500

"RASUCA" wrote:
> Sorry but msconfig does not operate in the Windows 2000 only
> for XP
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>
> > cynstrick wrote:
>  > > I get several programs that automatically start when
> I restart the
>  > > compter. One is the media player, one is just the
> explore files. How
>  > > do I stop them from doing that? I've looked and
> looked to no avail
> >
> > Begin with
> >
> > Start --> Run
> >
> > msconfig
> >
> > Startup tab.
> >
> > Once you locate where they startup from, act accordingly.
> >
> > --
> > <- Shenan ->
> > --
> > The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you
> research for
> > yourself before you take any advice - you are the one
> ultimately
> > responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what
> you are
> > getting into before you jump in with both feet.
> >
> >
> >

For Win2000, a freeware program (actually "donationware") called
"Startup Inspector for Windows" should do what you want nicely. I
use it in XP but it should work in 2K as well. Check it out below...

http://www.windowsstartup.com/startupinspector.php

HTH 

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