How to Alter Startup Programs in Windows XP

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Microsoft's System Configuration Utility (called MSConfig).

   Go to START
   -> Run, and enter msconfig.
   
   Hit enter to start the program.
   
   The following window should appear.
   
   Choose Selective Startup.
   
   If Run is not found in the Start Menu, to add the "Run command":
   Right click Start
   -> Properties
   -> select tab "Start Menu"
   -> Customize
   -> Customize Start Menu
   -> check the Run box
   -> Apply
   -> OK .
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   Step 2: Click on the 'Startup' tab.

   Here, you will see a list of programs that is similar to the one below: ,, A new window will appear, asking you to restart your computer. ,
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   Step 3: Uncheck any programs that you do not want Windows to run at startup.

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   Step 4: Click 'OK'.

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   Step 5: Click 'Restart.'

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