How do I get rid of programs on startup?

sickkittens · 2004-01-25, 01:38 PM

How do I get rid of programs when I start my computer?

For some reason, I'm getting programs that I never use opening on startup (which are only taking up RAM).

How do I get rid of them and the programs that show up on my task bar?

amber438 · 2004-01-25, 02:02 PM

for windows
go to
start/run and type msconfig
go to the startup tab and it shows all programs that start when your computer does
**CAUTION**
be sure you know what you are removing before you do**

Alphawolf · 2004-01-25, 02:07 PM

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1054871461

The gist is that you can use MSCONFIG, Delete the shortcuts from the Startup folder (just right click them), or sometimes the programs themselves can be configured/disabled to run at startup.

I know what a pain in the ass RealPlayer is. They try to trick you when you go to disable the startup.

You can also go into the registry- but wouldn't advise unless you are comfy in doing that.

Start->RUN-> type 'msconfig' without quotes. Click OK.

Click the StartUp tab. Uncheck the proggies you don't want starting.

2004-01-25, 01:38 PM	#1
sickkittens You can't keep blaming yourself. Just blame yourself once, and move on Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 353	How do I get rid of programs on startup? How do I get rid of programs when I start my computer? For some reason, I'm getting programs that I never use opening on startup (which are only taking up RAM). How do I get rid of them and the programs that show up on my task bar?

2004-01-25, 02:02 PM	#2
amber438 Whatever don't kill ya makes ya stronger... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 820	for windows go to start/run and type msconfig go to the startup tab and it shows all programs that start when your computer does CAUTION be sure you know what you are removing before you do** __________________ Red Hot Links Red Hot Galleries

2004-01-25, 02:07 PM	#3
Alphawolf Don't come to Florida for vacation. We're closed. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,874	http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1054871461 The gist is that you can use MSCONFIG, Delete the shortcuts from the Startup folder (just right click them), or sometimes the programs themselves can be configured/disabled to run at startup. I know what a pain in the ass RealPlayer is. They try to trick you when you go to disable the startup. You can also go into the registry- but wouldn't advise unless you are comfy in doing that. Start->RUN-> type 'msconfig' without quotes. Click OK. Click the StartUp tab. Uncheck the proggies you don't want starting. __________________ Regards, AW Weekly Pay. Sites That Convert. Start Pimpin' Today!