How Do I clean Up what starts up In Windows XP ?

jacktesterson

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I need to know how to clean up the programs that start in the background up in windows XP. Please help
 

Doh!

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Type "msconfig" in Run, go to "startup" tab & unclick any programs that you don't want to start automatically. Also, you can turn off any services you don't want to start automatically in Services.
 

civad

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Type "msconfig" in Run, go to "startup" tab & unclick any programs that you don't want to start automatically. Also, you can turn off any services you don't want to start automatically in Services.

Hehe...and also Start-Programs-Startup (delete the apps you dont want!)