On XP then:
Start>Run and type in "msconfig" then click OK
System Configuration Utility:Use the System Configuration Utility to configure your system to enable optimal troubleshooting and diagnosis of technical issues. Use the System Configuration Utility to:Configure startup preferencesConfigure system componentsView and customize Windows setup componentsCustomize Bootup configurationTurn services on or offEnable and disable startup utilities and programs
d system configuration Utility
System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG)
system configuraton
windows system configuration utility (msconfig)
because it is more portable
safe mode
MSCONFIG Can be run from the run menu
The Windows System Configuration utility helps determine if a service or application being loaded into Windows is causing unexpected operating system behaviour. This utility allows services and applications to be selectively disabled. If the unexpected behaviour stops after disabling a service or application then the source of the problem is identified.
ASUS FancyStart is a utility that allows you to change the boot logo at computer startup. You can access this utility on Windows 7 by going to the Start menu, then ll Programs, then ASUS Utility, then FancyStart. It has options to completely customize your bootup including backgrounds, photos, and sounds.
a startup folder is a folder in the system configuration utility that has programs in it that loads or runs whenever you startup your computer could p.s ... could cause slower startup if to much is in it
Msconfig Allows you to cusotmize files proccessed at startup