How do I disable the startup programs in windows 2000?. In windows 98 all you have to do is go to start -> run -> type in MSCONFIG but that doesn't work with windows 2000. I tried to go to start -> programs -> acessories -> system tools -> system information -> software environment -> startup programs, I can see the programs that start once you login windows but I couldn't figure out how to disable it, I've try properties and they don't have check box or anything that you can disable with. Is there anyway I can disable some of the programs?