running programs

I am running windows me - I have too many useless running program- in order to do scan disk I know to disable them with keyboard. But how do I get rid of them to speed up my computer - I saw one person get somewhere and there was a box with check marks that showed running programs - do you know what I mean?

 

start/run/type msconfig and press enter, go to the startup tab, this is the list of all programs that load at startup

 

I"ve done that I mean like real player, directcd, sidewinder,OSA, that kinda progams

 

Hi,

Real Player needs to be stopped from starting up in The options of the program itself: RP/View/Preferences/Start Center/Settings/remove check mark.

DirectCD can be unchecked in Msconfig/Startup and will stay away if you do.

For the others, examine the options.
Often there's a possibility to uncheck 'start up when Wi ndows Start' or something similar.

Good luck,