Startup programs are programs that start every time Windows starts. Many of these programs do not need to start and they take up resources and slow down your computer.  Some of these programs can be viruses,  worms, spyware, and trojans. Learn how to disable them.

 To disable program in the Windows (XP/Vista/7) Startup:

1) Use the System Configuration Utility to safely turn off programs  that start-up through the Windows Registry. Access this utility by going to the Start -> Run

2) Type msconfig and press Enter.

3) Under the Startup tab there is a list of all the  programs that start in the Windows Registry. By unchecking many of the  programs you can speed up the launch time of Windows. If you do not know what a program is, just search the internet for information on what it is.

4) It is recommended that you keep the lines that say ScanRegistry and SystemTray.

5) Once you have unchecked all programs that you do not want to start with Windows, click OK and you will get another window like the following picture. Click Restart and wait for your system to restart and you are done.

The following video will show you exactly how to disable Startup Programs stated above.
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