stop it.

      (4) Error Reporting Service – This is the thing that pops up everytime a program crashes asking if you want to report what happened to Microsoft. If you always decide not to, then you can disable this one.

      (5) Telnet – Used to allow users to connect to your desktop remotely. If you do not need to access your computer remotely, you can disable this.

      (6) Remote Registry Service – You really do not need this one. It allows you to remotely edit your registry. Most people definitely do not need this.

      (7) Clipbook – Allows you to remotely copy/paste on a private network. It is unlikely many people will use this.

      (8) Alerter – This one is completely useless. SP2 automatically disables it for you.

      (9) Wireless Zero Configuration – This is necessary if you use Wi-Fi. If not, you can disable this.

      (10) Uninterruptible Power Supply – This is unnecessary if, of course, you do not have an uninterruptible power supply.

      (11) Windows Messenger – This service can be falsely used for spam. I highly recommend removing it. (Note: It is not related to the IM client.)

 
Stop Programs From Running in Startup

Part of downloading all of that freeware and even just installing work-related applications, a likely part of the ins