when the computer starts up and you have them 20 programs loading down in the lower right hand corner?

Question

where do u go to change which ones load down there and how do u do it step by step plz thanks

Answer 1

If you have Windows XP, you can go to start->run->type msconfig-> go to startup tab and pick and choose what you want starting up.

If you have Windows 2000, look in the startup menu ( c:\docs and settings\all users\start menu\programs\startup and also the same path except instead of all users, substitute your login name). Once there you can delete what you want. Afterwards, you can go to the registry by typing regedit in the run box. BECAREFULL!! Editing the registry has major effects!! In the registry, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run. You'll see a list of programs on the right. All of those programs startup everytime you use your computer.

Good Luck

Answer 2

Sadly, yes....you have to go to each program and select if it "Loads on Startup," or if it is "In taskbar/tray."

Just right click each program, go under its settings/options and do it from there. It takes time, but also saves you time when loading programs in the future. Almost every program thinks its special enough to load down there...

Answer 3

Try a free tool called autoruns. you can download the latest version at

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/Autoruns.mspx

This tool is easy to use and provides the complete list of programs that startup each time you switch on windows. You can just select the programs that are not required at startup, like Quicktime etc.

Answer 4

i agree with all the people who say go to msconfig... i have done that,, to be safe just get rid of stuff like yaoo msn mesenger and what ever mesengers you have running.. i had a kodak icon from my digital cam software took forever to load on start up so i got rid of it most of the icons at start up u dont need i find except your virus sofware but to be real safe just get rid of all the messengers 1st if you have any .. also u can undo what ever you did if you make a mistake by just repeating the process..

Answer 5

Download WinPatrol free version and check start up. You can disable the ones you don't want running safely.Its a good program and simple to follow.

Answer 6

Start Button->Run
Type 'msconfig'
Click 'startup' tab

Those are all your startup programs. Becareful what you disable in here.

Answer 7

start,run,msconfig.exe,startup, select what you want,i turn everything off ,reboot