How to stop Steam loading with Windows?

[Paddy]

Where does steam install itself?
It's not a service... I can't ifnd it in the registry....

How can i get it to stop loading with windows?

[Technoid]

Steam as in Valve's online gaming program?

On my computer :

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run

[Technoid]

Otherwise there is an options in settings that you can untick to get it to not load at start

[Lucid]

The option is on the Interface tab under Settings.

[Paddy]

Cheers! (although I couldn't find it in the registry)

[omegaRED]

Well, there`s a little program i install on every computer i "fix", it`s called Startup CPL. It`s a Control Panel Applet, and lists all the thing that start on you PC, no need to dig thru the registry base. It doesnt list services, but hey, IMO there`s no need for that.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Startup-CPL.shtml

[Wombat]

What does it do that <I>msconfig</I> doesn't?

[Jammrock]

TweakUI's startup list is a little easier to use than msconfig, though they both work just fine.

Jammrock

[Dilitante1]

I use Regcleaner as It shows hidden startup items that msconfig wont

[Marshmallowman]

As good as they are EasyCleaner is even better

[Paddy]

cheers guys.. I use regedit, the startup folder and tweakui

[Mehen]

aw, cmon, don't you love to have "Updating Steam" for a couple minutes everytime you turn on your computer?

[leech]

I just removed half-life 2 and steam and Counter Strike source as soon as I beat Half-Life 2. No more lousy STEAM! Well, I tried counter strike a few times, but I just don't like it as much as Raven Shield.

Leech

[Paddy]

CS:S rules