How to Remove Programs in Startup
When you turn your computer on, the programs that are set to start at startup will open as soon as the desktop loads. This can be useful for frequently used programs such as anti-virus or instant messengers. However, having too many programs run at startup will increase the startup time. Removing some programs at startup will remedy this--and reduce clutter in your icon tray.
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Instructions
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Windows Vista/7
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Click the "Start" icon in the Windows taskbar.
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Type "msconfig" (without the quotes) into the search bar. Click the "msconfig" icon in the program results at the top of the search bar.
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Click the "startup" tab. Uncheck the programs that you don't want to remove from the startup process. Click "Apply." Click "OK."
Windows XP
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Click the "Start" icon in the Windows taskbar. Click "Run". Type "msconfig" (without the quotes) into the text bar. Click "OK."
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Click the "Startup" tab. Uncheck the programs that you don't want to remove from the startup process.
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Click "Apply." Click "OK."
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