How to Stop programs from loading at Startup

Every time you install a program on your PC , most add a small entry to load at startup so when you start that program it takes only a few seconds to start. problem is, if you have installed a lot or programs, this can slow down you computer at startup and you really don't gain anything from this.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• You already have it
• This is for Windows XP machines only

1. This will open a command line window Go to Start >> RUN
2. Type in msconfig and press the OK button
3. Select the Select the "Startup Tab" from the system configuration window
4. Un-Check the programs that you do not want to load at startup.
5. Press OK
6. You will need to reboot your PC for these setting to take effect.
7. When the PC reboots, you will get a message screen telling you are loading a changed file, press OK

Tips & Warnings

• Some programs (very few) actually do need the startup file to load for them to work properly.
• This will allow you to turn off most NAG screens on TrialWare, or expired software wanting you to register.
• Spyware and some trojans add an entry to this, unchecking this will help in the removal of viruses and spyware
• If you find a program not working properly after reboot, follow steps 1-3 and find the program and check it to load at startup.