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Hi, i was wondering if there is another way to enable or disable startup programs other then through the control panel...i can't seem to disable certain programs from startup through windows defender, thank you for your time...Chris
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Hi Grahamy09,
You can also go to START >> RUN
Type in (without the quotes) "msconfig" . Hit enter after that. Go to the start up tab and there are all the programs that startup.
Uncheck what do you do not want to start. Please use caution in deselecting the options.
Additional information is here http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html
Winson Woo [MVP]
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Hi, i was wondering if there is another way to enable or disable startup programs other then through the control panel...i can't seem to disable certain programs from startup through windows defender, thank you for your time...Chris
Generally, one would disable a start up program by going into the program options and looking for a checkbox which relates to 'start with Windows' and unchecking it.
There is a program called WinPatrol which warns you if something is trying to get into startup, maybe without your knowledge or acceptance. It also provides you with other information, and an option to delay start some programs. I use it myself..
For more: User reviews and the option to download and install can be found here.. http://www.snapfiles.com/opinions/WinPatrol/WinPatrol.html ro you can visit the Winpatrol wbsite directly here: http://www.winpatrol.com/
Mike Hall MVP - Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
