Unecessary Startup Programs In XP Pro

[omgsoup]

i was wondering what programs i could disable on start up that XP Pro has that i don't really need (as a home user).

 

[jkoXP]

what programs are running in the background?

 

[Jewelzz]

Moved to Applications

 

[omgsoup]

svchost.exe
nvsc32.exe
AIM+.exe
taskmgr.exe
WkCalRem.exe
devldr32.exe
StatBar.exe
winampa.exe
spoolsv.exe
explorer.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
IEXPLORE.EXE
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
lsass.exe
services.exe
winlogon.exe
csrss.exe
smss.exe
aim.exe
System
System Idle Process

that's my entire running program list (3 are from currently running applications, but those should be obvious enough)

 

[allan]

This post will help you with diabling unnecessary services.
http://www.tweakxp.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=639

 

[muzikool]

Just from viewing the list you posted, I would disable
>aim.exe & AIM+.exe - AOL Instant Messenger and AIM Plus
>WkCalRem.exe - a reminder that you probably don't need
>winampa.exe - WinAmp Agent
>IEXPLORE.exe - if Internet Explorer is popping up on its own when you startup and you'd rather it not

 

[chastity]

services u can disable
Here is another list of services that u can disable. I hope this helps u