Your log actually looks good.
If you wish, these entries can also be fixed. There is nothing wrong with the programs these items just don't need to run on Start up
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Picasa Media Detector] "C:\Program Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BigFix.lnk = C:\Program Files\BigFix\BigFix.exe
The key to avoiding too many Start Up items is to pay close attention when you download a program. Most, not all, but most give the option of NOT starting with the computer. Check the Options or Preferences in programs and see if you are given the option of manual start up
The program with all the O18 entries that I had you remove is;
Logitech® Desktop Messenger (LDM) is a free service designed to deliver software support, news and information you can use. LDM ensures that you have simple, speedy, and effortless access to product upgrades, technology tips, and technology news and offers that are relevant to you. LDM delivers information right to your desktop, allowing you to take advantage of all of the advanced features of the Logitech products you own, while staying abreast of new computer‑related product and service developments (Logitech and otherwise) that are applicable to your life. Once a week, when connected to the internet, Logitech Desktop Messenger will automatically connect with Logitech servers to see if there are any new messages for you. It performs this check during idle time to avoid slowing down other applications that may be accessing the Internet. If there is a message on the server, then Logitech Desktop Messenger will download the message utilizing bandwidth that would otherwise be unused. After the message is downloaded, Logitech Desktop Messenger will wait for one minute of keyboard and mouse inactivity before displaying the message on your screen. I suggest doing all updates yourself and removing this application!
Go to Start, Control Panel Add/Remove and uninstall it. It truly is an unnecessary program.
To help manage your start up programs I suggest that you use this nice little FREE program, Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel
Makes it very easy to disable or, if necessary, re-enable start up programs.
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