said by BlackKyubi:
Cebear Im glad my post help you out too. So just to clarify, I should deselect the two blank spots. Then enter my registry. Delete the default key and the launch pad key. It should fix the blank entries correct?
One thing at a time.
1) Leave them checked first and run the startup list in Spybot 1.3 or in HiJackThis 1.98. If you don't have them, do a google search and look for links to them. PCWorld probably has both. TomCoyote has HiJackThis for sure. The startup lists are accessory programs in each, but will display what is set to startup and displayed the blank lines as program names for me. That way you know what you are looking for to delete in the registry (e.g., ATI LaunchPad, etc.)
2) Then follow Crystal Sky's instructions for each program one at a time. Do the ATI LaunchPad one first as that is the one that was on my machine and the one that is illustrated as present and then gone in the attachments posted earlier in this thread.
3) recap:
Open Msconfig, startup, uncheck the one blank ATI item, DON't reboot. Close Msconfig. Open the registry item in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg\
Delete the "KEY" (left hand pane side) for the blank item (ATI Launch Pad).
exit the registry. Reopen MSconfig and observe the blank entry is gone.
Repeat the process for the other blank entry (whatever that is on your machine) and delete it too if you want too.
Reboot using the Msconfig "selective startup" option and observe what's left in the startup tab. The blank entries should be gone.
Repeat the process to get rid of any other unwanted startup items (such as Nero and SM that I deleted).
Don't try this if you have any reservations about editing the registry. Probably should do a System Restore point before starting the procedure in case it doesn't work for you.
Wait a bit after this post to see if anyone jumps in with more advice or corrections.
Good luck. Advise if it works for you.
edit: the "one at a time" recommendation is just to keep it simple the first time you do it. They can all be done at once if you are feeling lucky.;)