When I start my computer, both of these programs show up in the lower right hand part of the screen along with other programs that I do want to start when the computer does (Norton, ZA, etc.) and I see no reason for them to be using system resources especially when I may or may not use them during the session.

However they are really buried somewhere. How does one keep them from starting at bootup? TIA

Run "msconfig" and untick everything you don't like in the startup section.

Much grass, senior. Did the trick!

Much grass, senior.
Newfangled inglese for Spanish 'Muchos gracias, senhor'?

About time they got some new spelling rules! :p

See, Senior!