I know how to prevent certain programs from starting when booting up by using the sysconfig utility in Windows. However, how do I make certain programs startup on boot that aren't originally there?

 

You can either goto: MSConfig -> Run/Startup
Just add your programs path there.

Or goto Run -> Regedit -> HKeyLocalMachine -> Software -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Current Version -> Run

Right-Click somewhere under the files, goto new -> key and type the name and file path.

 

Thanks! I really hate screwing with the Registry. I never know what anything means in there and I am always afraid that I am going to screw something up.

 

Unless you upgraded to the new version, you are probably still on the old SysV startup scripts version.

Here's what to do.

install sysv-rc-conf
Run sysv-rc-conf and toggle off anything you dont' want running. If you aren't sure what it is, leave it alone.
Next you'll need to do this:
cd /etc/rc0.d
then rename any ones in there that you disabled in sysv-rc-conf.

Do the same in /etc/rc6.d

reboot faster

 

No problem! Hope that helped...

When your working with the registry - if in doubt, leave it alone.

That path I gave you is a good one to remember though. If your computer contains spyware, there is a good chance it is loading through that folder. Keep a close eye on startup applications.

 

I'm not familiar with "sysv-rc-conf" at all. Got any more info or a link?

 

har har har




download Startup Control Panel.... it lets you add/disable programs easily.

 

toss a shortcut into the "Startup" Folder :P

 

keke

 

:doh: I completely forgot about this method...

Things will load through the registry faster though.