Comments on: Remove Items from Windows XP Startup

By: MUKESH

MUKESH — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:26:38 +0000

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

delete all the files from there and in case u need backup make a temp folder in same folder and cut & paste all the files there so that files can be retreifed if any of the programs stop working

By: berkeleysamson

berkeleysamson — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:43:14 +0000

wow. thanks.. this is my problem for how many years.. now found the solution.

By: sharath

sharath — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:16:11 +0000

good info.. very useful.. thanks..:)

By: Baxter

Baxter — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:09:56 +0000

These are good instructions for XP!

@Charli,
HPWuSCHD2 is an updater for hp computers. It comes pre-packaged when you purchase their line of products. It helps monitor your stats and program use and helps HP to determine how to best troubleshoot issues that you have. Slightly an invasion of privacy but also slightly helpful.

For managing these startup items in Windows 7 here is a write-up on it:
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/microsoft/performance-disable-startup-programs-windows-7-vista/

By: Rahul

Rahul — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:29:10 +0000

That link provided by Steve Kaisan is really wonderful. I was plagued with the problem of unwanted items in msconfig startup. Just downloaded msconfig cleanup from the site and finally got rid of the unwanted bugging items that loaded at the startup. Thank you Steve. I’m pasting that link here again.
http://www.techiequest.com/windows-msconfig-cleaner-remove-windows-startup-program-entries-easily/

By: Charli

Charli — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:59:39 +0000

Great step by step instructions.

I do have a question about an item that has no name or command. It’s right under HPWuSCHD2. Start-up item is blank as is command the only thing showing is the location which is hklm\software\microsoft\windows\cyrrebt/versuib\Run

By: Cute Graphics

Cute Graphics — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:35:49 +0000

I love this cause AIM just keeps starting and now I can disable it.

By: Mind Ruin

Mind Ruin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:26:08 +0000

This is a great tip for blocking those annoying programs that run automatically. I had forgotten what the command was exactly, so thank you.

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By: Reg Henry

Reg Henry — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:04:12 +0000

EXCELLENT , EXCELLENT , EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All of the other site that talk about giving you information as to
how to remove startup programs , most are all BS !

They get you their site by using key words and then when you try to find
the download that will help you it is ALL mixed in with other applications
that they wish to sell to you.

U guys just told me straight up and directly…. THANK YOU !!!!