How to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10/8/7 [COMPLETE Tutorial]
4One of the most frustrating aspects of Windows is the ease with which many applications like Adobe Acrobat, iTunes, and Spotify start up automatically as soon as you log into Windows, whether you need them to or not.
There are certain types of programs you want to start automatically, such as antivirus and webcam software. However, many apps unnecessarily muscle their way into your startup routine, chewing up memory and resources and potentially hampering your PC's performance.
The more software you install on your computer, the longer it may seem to take to start up Windows. Many programs add themselves to the list of programs started when you boot your computer, and that list can get long.
As you use your Windows 10 PC, it's inevitable that you'll build up a library of third-party apps and software. However, by default, many of these will open each and every time you boot up your PC.
While that can be convenient in some cases - it's great to not have to remember to open cloud storage services - many are simply not necessary. That's especially true when you consider that in the startup list adds a bit more time between you pressing the power button and your computer being ready to use.
The good news is that Windows 10 not only allows you to modify which programs open at startup, it also lets you see which apps are likely to be causing any longer boot times.
Don't worry, though, because you can fight back. Windows has long offered a way for you to view and disable your startup programs. In older versions of Windows, you would open the System Configuration tool (msconfig) to view and deselect any programs you wanted to stop loading automatically. In Windows 10, you go through the Settings screen or Task Manager. Here’s how to deal with unwanted startup apps.
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.