If you’re like most people, you’ve probably got a few items that you always want to be quick and easy to access when starting up your computer. Maybe it’s your email, or your favorite web browser, or even just a few shortcuts to your favorite programs. But if you’re using Windows XP, there’s a good chance that some of those items are buried deep in the startup menu. And if you’re like me, it can be really frustrating trying to remember which button to press in order to get to them. That’s where Quick Removal from Windows XP Startup comes in handy. This simple program lets you quickly and easily remove any items from the startup menu without having to go through all the hassle of finding them and pressing the right buttons. So if you’re ever stuck trying to figure out how to get something off of the startup menu on Windows XP, give Quick Removal from Windows XP Startup a try. It might just save you some time and frustration! ..


Click on Start » Run and in the run line type in “msconfig” hit enter or click on OK.

Next click on the Start Up tab.  By default all items are usually checked, but you can remove any items that you don’t feel need to be running when you start your computer.

After you have made your selection, click Apply, OK and Restart.  You should now notice a remarkable improvement in your start up time.