Unwanted program at startup

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Eddie Harper
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Unwanted program at startup

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I have a program that loads every time I turn on my computer that suggests I or another program wants information from Gator.com and which internet connection to use.How do I get rid of this annoyance. I am running Windows XP Home Edition. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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Tommy Mc
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Post by Tommy Mc »

In Win98, I would run "msconfig" and uncheck it in my "startup" programs. XP must have a similar feature. (?)
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Mark Ardito
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Post by Mark Ardito »

Windows XP does have the 'msconfig' feature.

SImply go to the Start Menu and scroll up to 'Run'

type: msconfig

Then go to the last tab, "Start Up"

Uncheck the program you do not want to run at startup.

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Eddie Harper
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Post by Eddie Harper »

Thanks To all for the suggestions. I'll give it a try. Eddie
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