what is the equivalent of system configuration (where u can disable some start-up programs) in win98 in start>programs>accessories>system tools>system information>tool bar>system configuration utility, for win2000 - i want to disable some startup programs without going into the registry

Startup Control Panel
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

thanks but is it compatible win win2kpro?

Sure is. I've used it on Win95 through Win2k Adv Ser, and WinMe. Works for all

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OBSIDIAN (Win2k System)
---Custom Built---
AMD Athlon 750(model 2) retail (Slot A)
Asus K7V Mobo BIOS revision 1007
PNY 288(295 listed)MB PC100 SDRAM (2x128 & 1x32)
A-Top 901 Case & 300W Athlon Approved Power Supply
3 Internal 80mm fans(along with Power Supply, CPU, and GeForce fans)
CL SB Live! X-Gamer on Liveware 3 Drivers-only
CL GB Annhilator Pro GeForce DDR on Detonator 6.18
Windows 2000 Advanced Server (SP1)
Logitech Itouch Pro
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
Everglide (HL Giganta)
Logitech Quickcam Home(listed as WEB)
Logitech Soundman G1 Speakers
D-Link DFE-530TX+ Ethernet Adapter
DirectX 8.0 beta
Compaq V720 17" Monitor
Memorex 4x2x24 CD-RW
Compaq(Pioneer) 6x DVD

INFERNO (Win9x(ME)-and eventually Linux-System)
---Compaq Presario 5600i---
PIII 500(498 listed) (Pre CuMine)
Compaq 128(131 listed)MB RAM
Seagate 1GB and either a 3.2GB or 4GB Hdd
ATI Xpert 98 video card
Sonic Impact S90
Hauppauge! WinTV GO
Intel Onboard and ATI AT-2000 ISA Ethernet cards
Windows 98SE
Mandrake 7.1
PC Concepts AT-to-Ps2 Keyboard
Logitech First/Pilot Wheel Mouse
Compaq JBL Speakers
Packard Bell 14" monitor
BTC 20x CD-ROM