Accessing startup tray in Windows XP Home Edition

[Im1sneakysnake]

Using windows xp how do I access the programs that run automatically at start up?
I'm sure I have 10 or 15 little programs that have added themselves to the startup tray.

[soybean]

Open those programs and look for a configuration setting that allows you to set it to NOT launch during startup.  Another option is to run msconfig (Start, Run, msconfig), select the Startup tab, locate a program and uncheck the box next to it.   Click Apply and OK.

[Im1sneakysnake]

Thanks

[T-Chai]

download winpatrol to make things easier, this program does the job

[Im1sneakysnake]

Thanks guys, this should get me started in the right direction.
What is absolutely MUST HAVE on startup?

[soybean]

Here are two good sources of info on processes you might see running when you open Windows Task Manager: WinTasks Process Library, and Task List Programs - AnswersThatWork's famous Database of ....  They explain what the process does and give guidance on whether the process can safely be disabled, etc.

[infoseeker]

Thanks guys, this should get me started in the right direction.
What is absolutely MUST HAVE on startup?

try to check also here
http://www.hardavenue.com/startup/startuplist.php