You can prevent most of the unnecessary programs in starting every time by typing msconfig into run (start-->run).
Go to "startup" tab.
Then you can decide which programs are allowed to start at startup. Be sure not to uncheck the ms/windows tasks (in services), this could affect the functionality of windows.

I hope this will help you!

regards

Beosound :)

i am doin it since years..its nice tweak.. staartup faster as many programs do by default open up

This tweak is most useful when troubleshooting..

i am doin it since years..its nice tweak.. staartup faster as many programs do by default open up
Yes... But it's not available on Windows 2000.

You can also use the program (HijackThis) by Soeperman Enterprises Ltd. This can help you a lot.
Goodluck

its dangerous for those user who don't know anything about windows i recommand to use tune up utillites 2006 this a great computer tweaking software it has several option for and also has a option to control startup program this option tell us the software description that what type of program is this is this unnecessary or system file all information given to u u just check the box which u don't need then when u again start ur computer those program don't run again i still using it this is a best software

this is quite old man.. i use msconfig ... this boosts the sys ... tat cmd is really awesome for faster booting

its dangerous for those user who don't know anything about windows i recommand to use tune up utillites 2006 this a great computer tweaking software it has several option for and also has a option to control startup program this option tell us the software description that what type of program is this is this unnecessary or system file all information given to u u just check the box which u don't need then when u again start ur computer those program don't run again i still using it this is a best software

The most processes can be found by typing them into google, so if you don't know what the process is good for you can also check it in google.:rolleyes:

agree beosound but not all users r 24*7 online.....so for newbie tune up is good!!!!!!

seriously ppl.. if u want to check whether turning off this process will affect your startup or comp's performance, go to h**p://[Only registered and activated users can see links]

under task list..

The most processes can be found by typing them into google, so if you don't know what the process is good for you can also check it in google.:rolleyes:

beosound is right i am using tuneup utilities 2006 and must say great lil program however if you really want to tweak the setting use the startup manager in msconfig. if you are unsure of each of the processes you can find them on the microsoft website but i am unsure of the specific link.

MSCONFIG dont work on windows 2000

MSCONFIG dont work on windows 2000
Yes, it isn't installed, but you can download it here ([Only registered and activated users can see links]) and it's working as on the other Windows versions :) (I've tested it)

BR Beosound