how do you stop programs from running on the startup?

Question

every time i intstall a new program it is running and shown in the bottom right corner wiht an icon as running how do i stop these programs form running every time i start up

Answer 1

You can use a utility (free) called spybot search and destroy. Select advanced options, then startup, then run the program to highlight programs that start-up. It even tells you by colour if it is required or not. Alternatively, and not for the amatures, you can remove the registry key.

Another way is to type start > run > MSCONFIG, click the startup tab and untick the offending program. e-mail me [e-mail] if u need further help.

Answer 2

Try this -

Start > Run type in "msconfig"

This will brings up a menu with several tabs. Click the one that says "Startup".

This will show all of the programs that start when your computer turns on. Uncheck everything except your anti-virus software. Sometimes this helps.

You will ahve to restart your computer, then once it restarts, a dialog box will appera notyifying you of your changes. Click the button that says something to the effect of "save my changes".

Answer 3

To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
-cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
-cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
-then cl Remove.
-There is also a “Disable All” button.
-This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.