BleepingComputer.com: How To Use The Startup Database.

how come dont just run msconfig straight away?

I use WinPatrol (downloaded from PCWorld.com) to see and aadjust startup programs.
If you are using Windows Vista, it includes a program for seeing and adjusting startup programs.

hmmm......nice job grinler....reading thru the entries just made me laugh....hehe thanks for the advice and more power....
question though.....when i click on the link autorun....it lead me to the site but have to download silverlight by MS corp...is that ok ?

You should not have to install Silverlight. Just click on the Autoruns link from the first page and you will see a download link for Autoruns on the upper right of the page.

i tried to down load the Autoruns program but my Winzip is out of date. do i need to purchase it in order to use the autoruns program?

also, my computer seems to "run" even though it is not connected to the internet. are the startup programs the cause of that? i have a cable connection. i usually leave the computer on during the day but not always connected to the internet.

thanks.

Should be able to right click on the zip file and select extract files.

As for your second question I am unsure what you mean. Please post that question in its own topic.