using msconfig to control program starting in windows

MSConfig is a Windows utility. It tells Windows what programs to start along with Windows. Many programs install files in MSConfig so they start automatically with Windows. You can uncheck them so they don't start, but Windows won't let you delete those entries.

MSCONFIG TIPS
To find MSConfig, click Start>>Run. Type msconfig in the box and click OK. Select the Startup tab. You'll probably find several files there. Some you'll recognize; others, not. You can uncheck those that you recognize and are not interested in starting automatically. Some may be from Windows, which might need them to start properly. You can find a list of entries and explanations at: http://www.lafn.org/webconnect/mentor/startup/PENINDEX.HTM

To remove MSConfig entries, you can use a program such as Starter:
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Starter will list everything that is in the Startup area of MSConfig. Items in this area start automatically when Windows is booted up. Uncheck any item you want to remove from MSConfig; click Delete if you want to remove it from the list and Registry.

Orphaned entries can be left in MSConfig if programs are not removed correctly. To do that in Windows XP, click Start>Control Panel. Double-click Add or Remove Programs. Highlight the program and click Remove or Change/Remove.

In earlier Windows systems, Click Start>Settings>Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Highlight the program and click Change/Remove in 2000, or Add/Remove in Windows 98 and ME.