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Stop Programs Running at StartUp

Started by jbljohn , Jul 16 2009 04:16 PM

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jbljohn
Posted 16 July 2009 - 04:16 PM

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Probably a basis question but how do I start and/or stop programs from running when I turn my computer on? I have a program that I seldom use that is loading everytime I start my computer.
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 04:38 PM

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click Start > run > type msconfig click ok > click the Startup tab at the top

then uncheck the box beside what you want to disable
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 04:45 PM

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Thanks! Even I can do this! :)
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