windows system configuration utility (msconfig)
Windows System Configuration Utility...also known as "M-S-config" You can Use Windows Command prompt MSCONFIG. run
Use the Windows command prompt and type in MSCONFIG.run. That will show you all the applications set to load at startup.
The utility is called "msconfig". You can press Win+R and then type msconfig. It will allow to configure some of software that starts with OS.
system configuraton
system configuraton
MsConfig
Microsoft Configuration (msconfig.exe)
System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG)
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
safe mode
On XP then: Start>Run and type in "msconfig" then click OK
You can use Startup Repair for Windows Startup Repair for Windows is much more than a Windows startup configuration tool! When Windows starts, it checks for registry entries that allow the system to execute processes together with it automatically, it also allows you to add entries that you want to be started automatically with the system.
MSCONFIG Can be run from the run menu
Bring up Windows Defender. There is a section in it that shows all the background applications running.
TASK MANAGER TABS FOR WINDOWS 7: Applications, Processes, Services, Performance, Networking and Users.TASK MANAGER TABS FOR WINDOWS 8: Processes, Performance, App history, Startup, Users, Details and Services.I'm not too sure of WINDOWS XP
The Windows startup process is officially completed when the Windows desktop appears and the wait circle disappears.