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Old 22 September 2003, 06:44 PM
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IS there somewhere I can change what programs start up when logging into XP? I'm talking about the stuff that loads into the bottom right of the taskbar. I want to disable some stuff for msome users but not others.

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Old 22 September 2003, 07:31 PM
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control panel > user accounts is the only way I can think of
Old 22 September 2003, 08:00 PM
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Only way I know is in the registry using regedit. Current user - software - microsoft - windows - run and run once lines. Edit carefully and make a copy first.

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Old 22 September 2003, 08:22 PM
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Also check what is in the Start\Programs\Startup directory of each profile.
Old 22 September 2003, 09:22 PM
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MSCONFIG
Old 22 September 2003, 09:57 PM
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As Figment said. Start|Run|Msconfig

Its the recommended way.

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Old 23 September 2003, 07:25 PM
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Thanks. Is the MSCONFIG for the whole PC or just the user currently logged in?
Old 23 September 2003, 07:29 PM
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IIRC it's the whole machine (common startup, Local Machine registry keys, etc..)

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Old 24 September 2003, 08:49 AM
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You could try StartUp CPL. It is designed to show what is loading as the machine starts up (not just the stuff in the bottom right hand corner) - might be useful for checking the machines.

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