How to Stop Programs From Loading at Startup in Windows XP
- 1). Start Windows, click the "Start" button and then open the "Run" utility.
- 2). Type "msconfig" into the Run utility and hit "Enter."
- 3). Click on the "Startup" tab to see a list of programs that are set to start with the computer.
- 4). Uncheck programs that you don't want loading at the startup in Windows XP and then press the "OK" button.
- 5). Restart the computer to apply your settings and see Windows start up without the programs that you unchecked.
