Where Windows auto-start programs come from
April 13, 2009 00:03:18 Last update: April 13, 2009 00:03:18
Windows auto-start problems can come from the "Startup" folder unde Programs, or from "Run" and "RunOnce" registry keys:
MS knowledge base link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/179365
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
MS knowledge base link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/179365