Applications on Startup

[Natalie]

I'm trying to control which programs open automatically
on each logon. For example, Quicktime always opens
itself up but there are no options within the program to
change that. Where can I find a Windows XP control for
this?

I've tried searching the help database but it's leading
me around in circles, for example:

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Startup Programs is located in the Software Environment
category in System Information. It displays information
about programs that start automatically on your system,
even if they are hidden.

You can manage program groups by using Taskbar and Start
Menu in Control Panel.

For more information about Software Environment, see
Software Environment.
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The links lead you in a circle and it never tells you
where to find these options (for Startup Programs).

All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

In most cases, one need only open the offending program and
deselect the option to "display icon in the system tray" or to "start
when Windows starts."

Failing that, you can use Start > Run > MSConfig to temporarily
turn off the automatic startup of these programs. MSConfig will also
show you where the commands starting these programs are originating,
so that you can permanently eliminate the source of your irritations.
Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and Settings\username\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the system registry, primarily
in the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.


Bruce Chambers

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"Natalie" > wrote in message
...
> I'm trying to control which programs open automatically
> on each logon. For example, Quicktime always opens
> itself up but there are no options within the program to
> change that. Where can I find a Windows XP control for
> this?
>
> I've tried searching the help database but it's leading
> me around in circles, for example:
>
> --------
> Startup Programs is located in the Software Environment
> category in System Information. It displays information
> about programs that start automatically on your system,
> even if they are hidden.
>
> You can manage program groups by using Taskbar and Start
> Menu in Control Panel.
>
> For more information about Software Environment, see
> Software Environment.
> -------
>
> The links lead you in a circle and it never tells you
> where to find these options (for Startup Programs).
>
> All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

In most cases, one need only open the offending program and
deselect the option to "display icon in the system tray" or to "start
when Windows starts."

Failing that, you can use Start > Run > MSConfig to temporarily
turn off the automatic startup of these programs. MSConfig will also
show you where the commands starting these programs are originating,
so that you can permanently eliminate the source of your irritations.
Look in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up and C:\Documents and Settings\username\Start
Menu\Programs\Start Up folders, and in the system registry, primarily
in the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run keys.


Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
----
You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. -- RAH


"Natalie" > wrote in message
...
> I'm trying to control which programs open automatically
> on each logon. For example, Quicktime always opens
> itself up but there are no options within the program to
> change that. Where can I find a Windows XP control for
> this?
>
> I've tried searching the help database but it's leading
> me around in circles, for example:
>
> --------
> Startup Programs is located in the Software Environment
> category in System Information. It displays information
> about programs that start automatically on your system,
> even if they are hidden.
>
> You can manage program groups by using Taskbar and Start
> Menu in Control Panel.
>
> For more information about Software Environment, see
> Software Environment.
> -------
>
> The links lead you in a circle and it never tells you
> where to find these options (for Startup Programs).
>
> All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!