Stopping On Start Up?

NeoReloaded · 31 Mar 2011 at 18:46

Hey guys just wandering in Windows XP where can I find the option to turn off certain programs upon system start up?

Sorry if this is in the wrong section!

Thanks.

Shibbzy · 31 Mar 2011 at 18:50

run > msconfig > startup

NeoReloaded · 31 Mar 2011 at 19:25

Even if I stop a single process my laptop reboots in "Selective Startup" mode :confused:

Tealc · 31 Mar 2011 at 19:29

Yes that's because you've selected alternate startup options. The only time I've ever used normal startup mode is on a fresh install before installing anything extra. I always disable programs that insist on starting with windows that I don't use all the time.

NeoReloaded · 31 Mar 2011 at 20:05

So I can just ignore the message popping up telling me to select 'Normal startup'?

Shibbzy · 31 Mar 2011 at 20:26

Can you not click "Do not show me this message again?" You shouldn't be getting that message EVERYTIME you startup, just once after editing your startup options...

Tonester007 · 31 Mar 2011 at 20:45

Shibbzy said:
Can you not click "Do not show me this message again?" You shouldn't be getting that message EVERYTIME you startup, just once after editing your startup options...

Iirc that doesn't always work unfortunately.

OP: Other options include:
1) Removing the program from the "Startup" folder, if its in there.
2) Checking if there is an option within the program itself, to not launch when Windows starts.
3) Un-installing, if you can live without it...

NeoReloaded · 31 Mar 2011 at 21:30

Sorted it cheers guys!