delete the system registry startup programs

OK, I know I can use msconfig and windows defender to remove/disable startup programs.

But some programs on a computer have a mind of its own and keep reinitialsing each time I restart my computer.

I keep having to disable it process using the Task Manager. There are a dozen of programs that constantly to do this.

the computer is a dual core 2.66gh 32-bit Windows vista. I have no disk Vista so I can't do a full reformat.

the computer is also running emensly I suspect a slow virus. I'm unraveling this computer for a friend who has installed the wich following programs, I feel are contradictory, so I try for a clean boot and eliminate any software virus etc. these programs include;

Spybot s & d

malawarebytes

SUPERAntiSpyware

Ad-aware

and some mcaffee widget freeware

to name a few.

I'm trying to install trend micro internet security total to cover the withdrawal of these programs.

Can I remove programs in startup list via the registry using regedit in the affirmative were to do to find them. I know this might be a dangerouse exorcise, but I must try if possible.

Help, please.

The program Autoruns from Microsoft Sysinternals most of the registry locations where things can be started from the list and is easier than the use of regedit.

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902

And Yes, if you turn off the bad thing that you can completely mess up the system.

Here is an introduction to the use of Sysinternals tools

http://www.msteched.com/2010/NorthAmerica/WCL314

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