You can add additional programs to the startup by putting shortcuts to
launch them in the Startup group on the Start Menu.  Also some
applications have configuration settings within the application that
can be set to have it launched at startup.

To remove items that are now being launched at startup use Start - Run
- MSCONFIG and go to the Startup tab.  Compare the list of items that
are loading at startup with the following checklist web sites to see
what can be safely dispensed with:

http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Uncheck.htm
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm
http://www.3feetunder.com/krick/startup/list.html - has trojan related
items listed

Note:  Please ensure that you fully understand the purpose of a
startup item, how and why it was put into the startup, and the
consequences (if any) of removing it before you make any changes.
Some items are very important for the proper and safe functioning of
your computer, including at least one item that is listed twice.

Disabling an item by unchecking it in MSCONFIG should only be done for
testing purposes or as a "last resort" when no other way of getting
rid of the unwanted item can be found.

Hope this is the information you were looking for.

Good luck

Ron Martell     Duncan B.C.    Canada

Startup Configuration for Program Launching

Use Start - Run - MSCONFIG and go to the Startup tab.  Compare the
listing there with the following Startup checklists:

http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Uncheck.htm
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm
http://www.3feetunder.com/krick/startlist.htm - has trojan related items
listed
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm

Note:  Please ensure that you fully understand the purpose of a
startup item, how and why it was put into the startup, and the
consequences (if any) of removing it before you make any changes.
Some items are very important for the proper and safe functioning of
your computer, including at least one item that is listed twice,
LoadPowerProfile.

Ron Martell     Duncan B.C.    Canada