I would like to know how you can hide certain programs that start up in the systemstay? I am using windows XP and i know you can right click on start and go 2 properties|taskbar|customize and set it to always hide but it will still show if u click on the arrow.... I believe there is a way u can hide it by going in to the registry so that when windows loads the program will still load in the systemtray but will not be shown at all... not use if this makes sense to any one but would really like some help as it has been bugging me for to long! thanks you