If you have Win XP go to "START" / "RUN" type in the box msconfig and click ok. This brings up the system configuration utility, look for the tab that says "startup" and click it, you will now see a list of all programs that load up when you boot the pc...... to stop any program loading remove the tick from the check box (ie deselect) when you are done, click apply then reboot your pc. When it loads up again it will give you a notification box saying you have made modifications, tick the box that says dont show again then close it. It sounds a bit complicated, but its fairly straightforward... Make sure you dont prevent important system files from loading.
Pete. (oilysump@aol.com), November 2006
