Program Starts Unexpectedly When You Start Your Computer

ID: Q194529

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you start your computer, a program may start unexpectedly.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Scheduled Tasks tool has been configured to start a program when you start your computer.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.


  2. Double-click the appropriate program, and then click the "Enabled (scheduled task runs at specified time)" check box to clear it.


  3. Click OK, and then restart your computer.



Keywords          : kbenv win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: January 30, 1999