There are a few ways to prevent programs running at startup Al. The quickest/easiest one is to check the 'Startup' folder (Start/All Programs/Startup), to see what's in there? Simply delete any programs which shouldn't run at startup.   The next, is to open Control Panel/Performance Information and Tools, then select 'Manage Startup Programs' on the left.   A third method is to use MSConfig:  Click the 'Start' button, and type 'msconfig' in the small search box (directly above the Start button).Allow a couple of seconds for Windows to search for the utility, then click on MSCONFIG shown in the top left of the search results menu.Under the 'Startup' tab in the window which opens, there's a list of all the programs which are scheduled to run at startup.Simply un-check any/all the programs you don’t want to load, then click Apply/OK.   My final suggestion is to use a program such as Revo Uninstaller (a very good utility), or 'Autoruns' - both of which are FREE to use. Revo Uninstaller includes an 'Autostart Manager' in its 'Tools' menu, in which you can un-check any program you don't want running at startup - exactly as you do with MSConfig :emotion-5:
I got a new system last summer and the new Windows 7 when it came out.   I gave my old laptop to my daughter which has Vista on it. She got hold o my software and installed "Window7 Upgrade Assistant" CD.  Well of course Window 7 would not load for her and now the Assistant comes up on every boot and I can't seems to delete it from the start-up. Does anyone have the intructions  on how to remove this without doing a Ctl-Alt-Delete everytime? I would really appreciate it:) Thanks Al  
Can't seem to delete this from my startup?