#How to change programs running on startup windows#
Open the windows startup menustartup menuThe Start menu is a graphical user interface element used in Microsoft Windows since Windows 95 and in some other operating systems. Then click the “Startup” tab which will display some programs that can be enabled or disabled for startup. When you press enter, the system configuration console is opened. Open the Startup Apps Control Panel Open the windows startup menu, then type “MSCONFIG”.
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If you make any error while editing the registry, you can potentially cause Windows to fail or be unable to boot, requiring you to reinstall Windows. This contains instructions for editing the registry.
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In the "Open:" field, type:Ĭ:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp To remove a shortcut from the Startup folder: The shortcut will remain in the Recycle Bin until you empty it.