How to Stop Limewire Automatic Startup

Limeware is a peer-to-peer, or P2P, file sharing application that allows its users to share music, video and software with each other. Just like most other similar software it has an option of automatic start-up during the installation. If you did not uncheck this option in the very beginning Limewire will start automatically each time you turn on your computer. The easiest option to stop Limewire from the automatic start-up is to use the application's "Options" menu. However, there are other options for managing start-up programs.

Instructions

Stop Startup in Limewire

1. Start Limewire and click on the "Tools" option in the menu bar and then select "Options."

2. Click on the "Connections" and uncheck the box next to "Connect at Startup." Then click on "Apply."

3. Click on the plus sign next to "Advanced" and then click on "System Startup." Now click the little plus sign next to Advanced, on the left, and click on System Startup.

4. Uncheck the box next to "Run on System Startup" and then click on "Apply."

5. Close Limewire and restart your computer.

System Configuration Utility

1. Click on the "Start" menu and then on "Run." This will bring up the command dialogue window.

2. Type "msconfig" in the command line and click on "OK" to launch the System Configuration Utility.

3. Click on the "Startup" tab in the utility's window.

4. Uncheck the box next to "Limewire" to remove the software from automatic start-up and then click on "OK" to apply the changes.

5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Windows Defender for XP and Vista

1. Click on the "Start" menu and then on "All Programs."

2. Scroll down and click on the Windows Defender. Windows Defender is a built-in utility with both Windows XP and Vista operating systems. It provides protection from viruses and also serves as a manager for certain applications. You can also use this utility to change start-up programs.

3. Click "Tools" in the Windows Defender's window and then click on the "Software Explorer" link.

4. Choose "Startup Programs" from the Category drop-down menu and click on "Show for All Users" at the bottom of the application's window.

5. Click on "Limewire" and then click on "Remove" to stop Limewire from automatic start-up. Then restart your computer.

References

• Start-Up Applications
• Limewire Start-Up