So type services.msc into run? I'm currently cleaning the startup section... if there are applications I'm not sure about, and have already googled, then I'll ask you guys.
Now there are two applications by Creative, the sound company.
CTHelper and CTDVDET
Also, from ATI: atiptaax and atiimxgl".
Since these have to do directly with the hardware, I'm asking before unchecking.
Though these aren't directly related to the computer hardware, they are related to the printer. Three from HP: hpbpsttp, HPWuSchd2, and StatusClient.