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Resolved I need to stop a program automatically starting up

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Howattee, 2013/01/03.

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    Howattee Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I need to stop a program automatically starting up, but I can't remember the name of the program to run to adjust startup setting.

    I know its under

    Windows, Run

    but there I am stumped, bad memory in old age to blame!
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    I guess you are looking for msconfig .....

    Start > Run > type in msconfig > enter and go to the StartUp tab
     
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    Howattee Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Ah yes thats the one!

    My saviour once again Pete. Happy New Year to you.
     
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    Personally, I prefer to do this using autoruns. Autoruns also alerts you to files not found etc.
     
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    Howattee Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Well thanks for this info.

    Downloading it as I speak. Seems good so far.
     
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