Re: Unwanted programs loading at startup

["Phil Smith" <reg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for all these very helpful ideas.

"Phil Smith" <reg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message 
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> My computer has several programs that load automatically at startup. Icons 
> for these programs are displayed in the bar at the bottom of the screen, 
> on the right hand side. I would like to rid myself of several of these 
> programs, but have been unable to find a good way to do so.
>
> I have tried using the "Add or remove programs" function in the Control 
> Panel, but the programs do not seem to be listed there.
>
> I also tried a program called StartupCop, and while it was helpful in some 
> cases it seemingly cannot get rid of all these nuisance programs.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>