Startup Toolbar

[FJJP]

I know it's a basic question, but I want to tidy up the programmes that start on boot-up and that display icons in the toolbar at bottom right of the screen. I don't have a manual and help doesn't, so where will I find the place where I can remove these pesky things from starting automatically on boot-up? I don't want to remove them permanently from use, I just want to be able to start them manually when required. [If any of that makes sense, that is!!] Using W2K and XP on a second machine.

[spannersatcx]

start - run - type msconfig select ok and you can then tick/untick what you want to start on start up also check selective start up

[mikedurward]

Most programs in the notification area of the screen can be stoped by right clicking on the icon and setting the properties from there.

Mike

[Mac the Knife]

Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel works well, is free and available from http://www.mlin.net/

"You are in a mazy of twisty little relative jumps, all alike."

[FJJP]

Thanks guys - advice much appreciated. Job done.

Did most of them with the right click.

W2K - couldn't find msconfig.

Downloaded Mike Lin's control panel - finally zapped the last stubborn blighter!