Processes loaded on start-up

How can I remove items that load in task manager and which ones can go? I'm
trying to free up some system resources so my msn will work properly
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Thanks for the help
Pat

ptcgarner wrote:

How can I remove items that load in task manager and which ones can
go? I'm trying to free up some system resources so my msn will work
properly.

The real answer is by configuring the application appropriately via its
Options or Preferences pages however for some applications you will need
to manually remove them from the startup axis using MSConfig (Start, Run,
enter MSConfig in the box and click OK), Open the Startup tab and uncheck
those applications you cannot configure not to load each time you boot
your PC but be warned that many such applications will add themselves back
to the start-up axis when next used.

Note though that it is ESSENTIAL that you don't uncheck ANY entry until
you are fully aware of the consequences of such an action and fully
understand the implications of so doing.

A useful site that will help you understand the purpose of each startup
entry and therefore help you decide which to safely remove can be found at
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html and includes all the information
formerly provided by Pac's Portal.
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Mike Maltby MS-MVP