Deletion of Unnecessary (?) Startup Programs

[LudsyRed]

I am unable to uncheck winad and winclt and also microsoft office works in my msconfig startups.  Are they necessary and if not how do I get rid of them.  thanks

[guestolo]

Let's take a Closer look

Can you Download Hijackthis 1.99
A small utility to help identify if any Hijackers, Malware, Spyware, etc.....Reside on your computer

Important: Create a Permanent folder for Hijackthis
Double Click "MY Computer"
Open your C: drive
Click "File" >>> "New" >>>> "Folder"
A new folder will be created, name it HJT

Now you will have C:\HJT

Download Hijackthis from This Link--CLICK HERE or This Link--CLICK HERE
Save it to that new folder

Do a SCAN and Save a Log file---Save the log----copy and paste the WHOLE contents of the log  here... Don't try and fix anything yet----It is all important