windows system configuration utility (msconfig)
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
In Windows operating systems, the automatic startup location that is processed last is the "Startup" folder located in the user's Start Menu. Programs placed in this folder are launched after those specified in the registry and other startup locations. This means any applications in the Startup folder will execute after system-level processes have started, allowing for a more user-specific startup experience.
safe mode
On XP then: Start>Run and type in "msconfig" then click OK
MSCONFIG Can be run from the run menu
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.
Bring up Windows Defender. There is a section in it that shows all the background applications running.
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.