How to Remove Automatic Startup Programs

Startup programs are programs that automatically run when you boot your computer. They can be helpful because they begin the processes necessary to execute certain programs on the computer, making those programs load faster. Unfortunately, startup programs also use processor capacity that could be used for running other programs, and they can slow down your computer's startup time. If you don't regularly use programs that take advantage of startup programs, you might want to disable the startup programs to increase the computer's efficiency.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button.

2. Enter "MSCONFIG" in the search line. Click "Enter."

3. Click the "Startup" tab in the System Configuration menu.

4. Uncheck the items you want to disable from the startup menu. Click "Apply," and then click "OK."

Tips & Warnings

• Be very careful when you choose the programs you disable. Only disable programs you know are safe to keep off.

References

• Software Tips and Tricks: How to Remove Startup Applications