Slow Start up with Windows XP

[andy-hughes]

When my PC starts up - it opens my Roxio System, and my Roxio Media Centre, as well as my Windows messenger.

How can I make it open the Roxios only when I open them myself, and not on Start-Up - as this is slowing down my start.

Plus, how can I get rid of Windows Messenger because I don't use it.

Thanks.

[ChuckFickens]

Start > run

Type in msconfig and hit enter, then click on the startup tab and remove the ticks from the offending items (there is probably loads more you can remove too, either google or ask here)

Once your done you'll need to restart, you will get a warning after the restart, just click in the don't show this again box and click ok.

[Ankou]

cheers for the tip chuck, my home laptop keeps starting up random programmes during the log in and then takes ages to do anything.

[TTG]

In addition, within msconfig there is also a services tab. As per Chucks advice, search on net for each ticked item and untick any that are not needed.

[bibblebub]

A very useful (and very small) program for XP is StartupMonitor http://download.cnet....00-2094_4-139845.html which, every time a program tries to add itself to the startup, lets you decide whether to allow or not. It just sits in the background and a small pop-up window appears whenever something tries to sneak its way in.

[bibblebub]

p.s. it says 57MB on that webpage but the download is really only 59KB.

[RoxioSupport]

Follow step 4 in the link I posted. Also, if available, uncheck "Roxio Burn" and "CPMonitor".

Messenger may be in there as well. However, I believe you can disable startup in Messengers options/preferences.

Jon
Roxio Support Media URL: http://kb.roxio.com/search.aspx?URL=/content/000103CR
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[RoxioSupport]

Follow step 4 in the link I posted. Also, if available, uncheck "Roxio Burn" and "CPMonitor".

Messenger may be in there as well. However, I believe you can disable startup in Messengers options/preferences.

Jon
Roxio Support Media URL: http://kb.roxio.com/search.aspx?URL=/content/000103CR
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[RoxioSupport]

Ooops...sorry for the double post!