2k background files

I'm in the process of cleaning up my hard drives. My boot ups have always dogged. Lately it practically hangs while trying to get the final background proggies running. My question is this, Is there a program that I can use to either remove background running apps? AND Is there a way I can find out what background apps are really needed by 2k?
I want my pc to

I like startup cop for programs , you should be able to find it in the cnet download area.

For services in the background try this :

http://www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm


This guy was on the screensavers , I have used his XP services tweaks with no major problems.