How to Disable Windows Startup Programs ?

Learn how to minimize the loading time of your windows pc or laptop by removing unnecessary startup programs.  Removing extra and unwanted programs from the start up list can speed up your windows booting significantly. When you start your computer, Windows isn’t the only thing that loads. For instance, you may have noticed icons in the notification area (also known as the system tray) in the far-right portion of the taskbar. These icons often represent programs that start when the system starts. You also may have seen certain programs, such as software for syncing your phone or MP3 player or system care apps which are pre bundled by your system manufacturer, launching themselves along with Windows. Additionally, some applications begin running silently in the background every time you boot the PC.
All of these automatically opening programs consume system memory, and can drag down performance. Fortunately, managing start up programs isn’t difficult; by taking a few steps, you can find out what is running on your computer and disable the items you don’t need.

Method 1 :

Use Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG)

About MSConfig – Microsoft System Configuration Utility is a very handy tool for troubleshooting and controlling start up programs of any system. It is simple yet powerful application to manage your start up services.

1 Type msconfig or system configuration in search box of start menu or Simply use run command to open this utility.  Press Windows Button along with R [ Win +R ] then type msconfig in the dialog box that appears.

msconfig.exe in search

2 Click on msconfig or system configuration or run as results obtained by respective ways in step 1.

msconfig using run command

3 Move or Navigate to Startup tab on the System Configuration utility.

msconfig dialog box

4 Edit the list of the items or programs obtained under startup tab as per your wish and after tweaking make sure that you restart your computer once ( not necessary to restart immediately but your edits would work after a restart ).

Method 2 :

Using a Third Party application program like CCleaner

ccleaner – startup cleaner

1. Download and Install CCleaner.
2. Open it with Administrative Privileges.
3. Click on Tools Category and then navigate to Startup tab in the right side.
4. Choose and edit the programs and applications of your wish.
5. There is no step 5, you are already done 😉

Caution : Before proceeding for startup items removal, please make sure that you are deleting correct entry. Removing any important service or program like Antivirus can result in performance problems or system failure too.
Hope this article helps you in minimizing the startup time of your system and making it more smooth. Leave comments for more ideas about it. 🙂