How do I change which programs load at startup?

[paulobrad]

How do I stop some of the programs that load in the bottom right hand corner of the screen at startup from loading? Plus, when ever I switch on my 'my documents' is open - its not a problem, just annoying, can I stop this, Thanks.

[gilf]

One thing to check is the contents of the Startup menu under programs in Start, This loads any programs contained in this folder when you start the computer. However this is not the only way this can be done so may only account for some programs. Try right clicking on the icon, as most have and options menu which allows you to disable the program from starting, however I will be waiting for a better answer as I have loads in mine I want to get rid of. Your my documents folder may have a short cut in the startup folder.

[mac309]

You can disable which programs you don't want to start by typing MSCONFIG from the run command, select STARTUP and remove the ticks for the programs you don't want to run. Be careful as some programs are essential for windows to operate correctly.

[powerless]

As above, best to use msconfig to stop all those applications from starting. If your using Windows 98/SE and ME, leave the ticks in place for "systray" and "Explorer". Windows 2000 does not come with msconfig but you can use the msconfig from XP (for one) http://www.perfectdrivers.com/howto/msconfig.html
Use this site as a refernce to what you have in the list http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup
_full.htm