In the Search programs and files box, type msconfig and click on the msconfig icon that appears. When the System Configuaration window appears, click on the Startup tab.

Ok i know i can use msconfig and windows defender to remove/disable startup programs. But some programs on a computer have a mind of there own and keep reinitialsing every time i …

Learn how to disable programs and startup items that automatically run when you start Windows 7 for better performance and faster boot times.

Nov 1, 2019 · When I notice programs stop opening, I try to restart the system, but it perpetually hangs on the "Restarting" screen. I need to force a shut down by holding down the power …

Removing the startup program will permanently stop loading the programs during the system startup. The easier way to disable any program to load at the system startup is using windows …

Oct 20, 2017 · Hi Leif, Windows 10 can set programs to run automatically during the start-up process of your computer. You can set or remove a program on start-up in Task Manager. …

Jul 3, 2025 · Follow these steps: Step 1: If a program starts up at windows logon even after disabling the startup item from System Configuration (msconfig), you may delete the startup …

May 12, 2010 · In Windows XP, holding down the Left "SHIFT" key after logging in prevented any programs in the startup folder from launching. This does not work in Windows 7. Is there …

Feb 18, 2014 · If so many of those can cause startup and running problems. Uninstall 3rd party antivirus and use Windows Defender which in Windows 8/8.1 is a full antivirus product. Check …

Running background programs use up memory so can't use. am 81 & not computer knowledgeable. Ran autoruns now what do? Someday you'll be old & won't have a clue. …