Start up?

[striker]

How do I stop certain programs from starting up when I start my computer?

 

[TFT]

Hasve a nice read at this
http://vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/startup.htm

 

[PohTayToez]

Windows Key + R "msconfig"

The 'startup' tab lists all of the applications that run at startup.

 

[Platinum]

that, or you can access it through the registry. i dont suggest that for people who don't know what they are doing. you can really mess stuff up if you play with the registry. thats my warning...

start > run > "regedit"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

all those entries you see startup with your computer. have at it...

dont say i didnt warn you if you end up deleting stuff you need though....

 

[Eternal Rest]

Even using startup in msconfig, make sure you are careful with what you disable. Some of the programs or files are necessary to function your computer properly.