Hiya
Lets have a look. It seems to be pretty long, so lets start at the top.
*StateMgr: WinME. Windows default for System Restore. Do NOT disable
AIM: AOL Instant Messager. If connected to the internet, automatically runs up AIM. Convenience more than anything. AIM can be started from Start -> Programs
Cheyenne Realtime Monitor: Is that your AV? I think it is, so keep.
Cheyenne Scanning Service: again, AV
ConMgr.exe: Starts WinFax Pro at startup. Required for Winfax to answer incoming faxes. You decide
ExciteMessengerEXE: not sure, but according to here
http://messenger.excite.com/ its not supported anymore. Remove.
FreeLane: Seems to be a free ISP. Is that the one you use to dialup with?
Gator: Spyware. Remove via AddRemove, then, at the end of all this run AddAware
icwpcEXE: not sure, leave till the end.
LoadPowerProfile: keep
LoadQM: Loads the MSN Explorer Query Manager--a waste of resources and bandwidth.
Mirabilis ICQ: ICQ. Optional, but you can start from Programs.
msbb: spyware. Web3000 one. Removing Web3000
Warning: Do not use AD-aware to remove Web3000 without first removing the host software. Web3000 replaces wsock32.dll (C:\Windows\System\Wsock32.dll) and possibly other Windows system files. These will not be restored if AD-aware is used first. By default, users of Windows Millennium, may be protected. Windows Me stores files in protected form. The System File Protection (SFP) prevents a user from installing software that might make the operating system unstable. Go to AddRemove and uninstall. Then, do the MSCONFIG
MSMSGS: MSN Messenger utility starts up automatically every time you start Windows. If you don't use MSN Messenger, this can be annoying. Available via Start -> Programs - not required. Need to delete a registy key relating to msmmsge.exe if you disable it.
New.net: Uninstall via AddRemove, then uncheck in MSCONFIG as later. See here:
http://www.cexx.org/newnetfix2.htm
PCHealth: This is a part of Windows ME which provides Restore functionality. keep
RealJukeboxSystray: This is the Jukebox counterpart to Real Player. It makes no discernible difference if it is not running.
RealTray: A similar program to Real Jukebox Systray for RealPlayer v7.
Reminder: Used with Microsoft Money. Not needed at Startup.
SaveNow: spyware.
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q302/4/63.asp
ScanRegistry: keep
SchedulingAgent: Keep this if Task Scheduler is being used. I not, it can be eliminated.
SystemTray: keep
Taskbar Display Controls: Only appears in MSCONFIG if you have a Display Settings icon in the System Tray allowing resolution changes on the fly. Can also be disabled under Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display -> Settings -> Advanced -> General
TaskMonitor: The Task Monitor the disk-access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. The Disk Defragmenter tool uses this information to optimize your hard disk so that programs that you use frequently are loaded faster. Not required - but can be useful
TimeSink Ad Client: spyware.
http://www.cexx.org/tsadkill.htm
UpdateMgr.exe: Once a month, your EarthLink 5.0 Update Manager contacts EarthLink's servers to check for software updates. If an update is available for your EarthLink software, Update Manager will inform you and, with your permission, download and install the update. Not required. Can go to
http://www.earthlink.net and download the updates manually
WeatherAloud: Not sure, maybe this
http://www.nextup.com/WeatherAloud/
Phew!!!, that was fun
Okay, remove all the spware as mentioned. First, use the AddRemove to see if that gets rid of the programs. Then, go to each of the links as they all say about editing different stuff. The main one to worry about is the Web3000 one. Do that one first. Then, when you've done the AddRemove and unchecked the files as I will show in a sec, Run AddAware.
Okay, to remove the ones that you don't want, go to Run and type MSCONFIG. Startup Tab. Uncheck all that you don't want, apply and restart. If you're unsure, do them seperately, but apply and restart after each one.
I'll be here all night if you need more help, as will Beach I assume.
This is a good places to check up on programs:
http://www.suttondesigns.com/EnigmaBrowser/infospyware.html
Regards
eddie