Win 2k doesn't need anything in particuliar to be listed in startup to run? I know when I was using win 98SE, there were a few things that had to be in startup for 98 to run. When I type msconfig in run box, and select startup, I have these checked:

startupmonitor
kmw_run (pertains to my Kensington mouse)
nwiz (not sure what that is)
NvMcTray (suppose this is pertaining to my video card)

So, are you saying I could uncheck the only 4 items above that are in my startup? Win 2k doesn't need anything listed in there to run?