How to Select Startup Items for Windows XP
- 1). Click the "Start" button and then click "Run."
- 2). Enter "MSCONFIG" in the empty field that appears, and then click "OK."
- 3). Find the "Startup" tab at the top of the System Configuration utility that appears, and click this tab.
- 4). Look through the listed startup programs. Select the programs you wish to run automatically and clear the check boxes for programs you don't want to load at startup. If you are unsure of a certain program and its importance, leave a check mark. You can still manually start any program---this function only prevents the program from starting automatically.
- 5). Click "OK" when you finish selecting programs.
- 6). Select "Yes" to the restart prompt and wait while your computer restarts. When your computer starts again, the changes you just made should be in effect.
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