First, start regedit and expand the following keys:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunServices
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run

Beneath each key, you may find a similar key followed by a hyphen(Run-, =
RunServices-). =20
This is where some of the disabled programs are stored. You can delete =
individual=20
programs or the entire key. Next, check=20
"C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Disabled Startup Items" and move or =
delete any=20
unwanted items. Finally, open "C:\Windows\Win.ini" and check the =
"[windows]"=20
section for "norun=3D" and "noload=3D".

Ben

"HKEK" wrote in message =
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I understand how to disable items shown in the startup list (run,
msconfig, startup, regedit, etc., etc.); however, how do I permanently
remove them from the listing under startup? Once these items are
disabled and removed from directories or the registry, they are still
listed as potential startup items. I believe the case is the same for
XP. How is the startup list generated, i.e., where is the actual list
stored and how is edited to permanently remove items that are of no
interest for future use? -- Thanks!