FJJP
Sounds like you have been able to identify the program causing you the problem, and I'm assuming the reason you cant delete it is because it is running. So first thing is to stop it running. this can be done from task manager in win98, control-alt -delete will bring the task manager up, select the program and end it. in win xp go to control panel, administrative tools and services and spot the program there. double clicking on the program will give you proporties where you can change the type of start up disable would seem good.
Once stopped you should be able to delete it but this may give other errors as the program is not found etc. you need to try and find where it is started. Have a look in MSconfig (type that into the box thats presented from start menu - run) Good for 98 and xp and see if you can find the program in any of the selections and disable it.
If its not found under any of the selections in msconfig then it will be a registry entry, a little more awkward and worthy of backing up before you start in this area.
Lets see if any other ideas come from the forum first though
Rickity
PS looks like BOAC was typing at the same time his link looks like the answer, good luck
Last edited by rickity; 30th December 2003 at 04:43.