How to Change the Startup Programs on Windows XP, Vista, or 7
How to Change the Startup Programs on Windows XP, Vista, or 7
The vast majority of computers run on a Windows operating system. Due to this prevalence there is a dearth of software available for Windows computers. One of the drawbacks of installing new software is that the program may add itself to your bootup programs when you install it which can make the boot process slower and hog system resources. Turning off unneeded startup applications can help improve computer performance.
Instructions
1. Click on the Start menu and then click Run.
2. Type “Msconfig” into the run field and then press OK. For Windows Vista and 7 you can also type msconfig into the search bar without going into the run menu.
3. Once the msconfig list pops up, click on the startup tab.
4. Scroll through the list of startup programs and uncheck the box next to any program that you want to take off of your startup. After unchecing boxes for any programs, click Apply.
You will be prompted to restart your computer. Click on the “Restart” button in the prompt window. Your computer will now reboot and the programs disabled by you will not start up. If you enabled any programs they will start up.
Tips and Warning
Disabling certain startup items in the Microsoft Configuration utility can cripple your system. If unsure about any startup programs consult a computer expert or look up the program at BleepingComputer.com
The vast majority of computers run on a Windows operating system. Due to this prevalence there is a dearth of software available for Windows computers. One of the drawbacks of installing new software is that the program may add itself to your bootup programs when you install it which can make the boot process slower and hog system resources. Turning off unneeded startup applications can help improve computer performance.
Instructions
1. Click on the Start menu and then click Run.
2. Type “Msconfig” into the run field and then press OK. For Windows Vista and 7 you can also type msconfig into the search bar without going into the run menu.
3. Once the msconfig list pops up, click on the startup tab.
4. Scroll through the list of startup programs and uncheck the box next to any program that you want to take off of your startup. After unchecing boxes for any programs, click Apply.
You will be prompted to restart your computer. Click on the “Restart” button in the prompt window. Your computer will now reboot and the programs disabled by you will not start up. If you enabled any programs they will start up.
Tips and Warning
Disabling certain startup items in the Microsoft Configuration utility can cripple your system. If unsure about any startup programs consult a computer expert or look up the program at BleepingComputer.com
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