When i start my computer up, i have about 8 programmes that start as well. All of which appear as icons at the bottom right of my screen. how do i stop some of thease?
2007-01-28 22:18:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Go to RUN and type in msconfig, BUT be carefull as you can mess up. IF you do not know what is needed leave it along.
2007-01-28 22:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by Ex Head 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
click on the start menu on the lower left side of the screen.
now click on the "run" icon and type the following word without quotes "msconfig"
next click on the last tab icon stated as startup
next unclick all the items u want to unload from startupfrom the menu their
alternatively u ca delete all the items from the startmenu>programs>startup.
But as all items are not listed in the second method so prefer the first method.
Thanks for the 2 points
2007-01-28 22:26:46 · answer #2 · answered by paradox_effect 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can goto the start button and click 'run' then type in "msconfig" and the system configuration should pop up. After that you sorta hve to know what to uncheck. Most of the time you can delete majority of the items on it.
edit: oops the other person said it already.
Dont worry if you uncheck the wrong one because you can always go back and undo what you unchecked.
2007-01-28 22:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by david o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several ways to control startup programs and services.
1> you can go to Run command (Windows+R) and run "msconfig". Go to startup tab and deselect programs you want to disable at startup.
you can also control services from here.
2> You can remove direct links to program from "C:\Documents and Settings\your_user_folder>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup"
3> But for services, it is better if you type "services.msc" in Run window (Windows+R) and select Automatic/Manual/Disable services.
4> Run "regedit". Search for "Run" and "RunOnce". And delete keys.
** Stay away from registry if your're a novice. Stick to option 1 and 2. Better yet, use programs like "System Mechanic" if you can.
2007-01-28 22:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by cipher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can also go to www.download.com and get a free app called Startup control panel which clearly tells you what is being activated on startup and gives you the facility to disable or remove said item
2007-01-28 22:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by balijohn2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To change start up program settings.
Go to Start menu, Select Programms then go "Start up"
In this list you can add or remove programms for start up.
2007-01-28 22:30:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the use of the Windows startup manager http://www.neosoft-tools.com/windows-startup-manager.htm
It disables any startup programs and fully controls startup by selecting the programs to be launched, while customizing the startup settings (ie how often and when programs should be launched, etc).
2007-01-30 17:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to "run" from start menu.
type in msconfig(wont work for win2000)
select "startup" tab uncheck all the items and click ok.
it will ask for confirmation to restart.
pls vote for this
2007-01-29 03:49:37 · answer #8 · answered by srmurali100 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The easy way is use Winpatrol, its free;
http://www.winpatrol.com
2007-01-29 02:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start-> run->msconfig
uncheck unwanted programs
restart
2007-01-28 22:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by nuwa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋