How to Find Out What Programs Run at the Start Up on Vista

You may not be aware of all of the programs that automatically run as soon as Windows Vista starts up on your computer. Knowing this information will give you the option of adding or removing programs from the startup list. Limiting the number of programs that begin running whenever the computer's operating system loads can cause your computer to boot faster. The method for seeing Windows Vista startup list is no different from the one used for other Windows operating systems.

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  Turn the computer on. Let Windows Vista completely load.
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  Click "Start" in the Windows Vista taskbar. A menu will open.
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  Highlight "All Programs" in the menu. A list of programs will appear.
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  Right click the "Startup" folder and select "Open." A window will open and the startup programs will be listed inside that window.

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