Also worth mentioning is a util that comes with XP and Vista called MSconfig. Just drop down to “Run” or a DOS prompt and type ‘msconfig’ and slam the enter key. Here you will find a lot of options to enable and disable services and startup options quickly. I use this when I dual boot into my Pro Tool recording environment to quickly enable and disable incompatible services. (note that there are enough options here to get you into deep trouble if you are not careful, but hey, the only way to learn is to give things a shot!)

BTW, I agree about Norton’s stuff just plain being broken. I really don’t know how they have stayed in business. I am responsible for quite a few computers and I have found Onecare to be really quite good as in staying out of the way and keeping things running smoothly for users, thus saving me a lot of time!