2006-07-10 17:25:55 · 12 answers · asked by Elbow 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Go Start>run>msconfig and it will give you a list of programs on the last tab to choose to run at start up.
2006-07-10 17:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On most computers go to Start -> Programs -> Startup
From there you can delete individual programs. However, this doesn't show all programs running so you can also:
Start -> Run -> msconfig -> Startup
Here will allow you to uncheck programs that you don't want running. Again, this will only show you most of the programs, so you can also
Start -> Run -> Regedit -> Expand HKEY_Local_Machine -> Software -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Current Version -> Run
Deleting entries here will allow you to remove stuff not found under the Startup folder or under Msconfig
*****NOTE*****
If you are not comfortable deleting any key in the registry, it is advised that you don't. As the registry does contain machine critical system data, deleting the wrong key or value may cause your system to become unstable or to fail. It is recommended you do a registry backup (File -> Export ... w/ My computer highlighted) before making any changes to the registry.
2006-07-10 17:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ipshwitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click start select run type MSCONFIG on a tab on the far right, says startup, click it and there is a list of all the programs that start up when you boot. (uncheck the ones you know what they are and dont want to load, it just makes those programs faster to load when you try to use them). Uncheck them, and reboot. you will get a popup that says something about the sysconfig has been altered, Select the little check box that says dont show this message again and select ok.
2006-07-10 17:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by ntlgnce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the start menu, run and type in MSCONFIG in the box.
Select the startup tab. find programs like MSOffice and adobe that are running at startup...hint don't disable anything unless you are sure of what that program does or is associated with.
2006-07-10 17:29:55 · answer #4 · answered by Tea_el 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u are not entirely sure what ur doing then i suggest using ccleaner.It comes with a back up option so if ya make a mistake u can simply restore.Make note also that antiv progs such as norton slow down comp startup as well.
2006-07-11 04:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hijackthis program is a good program to scan the startup programs and a good program to disable those programs that aren't really needed like quicktime task...
2006-07-10 17:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by dotobjects 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sart>Run. In blank field type "msconfig" and press enter. Select tab Startup and uncheck boxes with unneeded apps.
2006-07-10 17:28:25 · answer #7 · answered by inhelldarkness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Startup Control Panel lets you view and disable startup programs.
http://www.download.com/Startup-Control-Panel/3000-2094_4-10524672.html?tag=lst-0-1
2006-07-10 17:28:50 · answer #8 · answered by JM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click Start, All Programs, Start-up, and delete the ones from there.
or, Star, Run, type MSCONFIG, and uncheck the ones under Start-up that you don't need - be careful they might be important
2006-07-10 17:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by Jack Daniels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a full service app that is free and really gets the crap out...
http://www.ccleaner.com/
remove the uninstalls for all patches and other stuff you didn't know that you could, stop start up programs and hidden processes that may not be necessary..it will guide you when you click on the item
2006-07-10 17:31:00 · answer #10 · answered by lifeinquestion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋