Cristy, Take a screenshot (JPG preferably) of the fully opened MSConfig window and upload it to the YahooGroups PCTT Photos area so we can see what's running. I guarantee you that you'll get all the info you're looking for and THEN some. As far as Earthlink is concerned, we'll probably be able to resolve that, too. :O) Peace, GMan "The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked!" ----- Original Message ----- From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 11:00 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: computer starts up too slow > Hi magick, > > Yes, I knew about that and did that but I cant tell which things I need in > my start up and which I dont or maybe it is services I need to edit. Just > seems to take forever for my screen to get up and I do have a lot of icons > on my start up and in tray below. Also my earthlink dial up icon (total > access) is at the bottom looks like it is connecting even though I am > using > cable now. I have to manually close it by right clicking on it and click > on > exit. > > Christine -- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/