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| Disabling
programs from starting up when you boot up your computer can make the entire
start-up process quicker. The less items that have to be started, the faster
your computer will boot up. If your computer does take a long time to start
this could be the problem.
How to use the msconfig command to disable programs from starting? Msconfig is the command that brings up the system configuration utility. You will need to type this command into the run box, as shown in the screenshot below. To open a run dialog box simple press the WIN KEY and the letter R together. This will work on a Windows XP or a Windows Vista operating system. |
When you have typed in msconfig into the run box the system configuration utility will appear.
How to disable programs from starting when you log into your computer?
Programs you should not disable in msconfig?
You should always be careful when disabling programs and should only do so if you are sure of what the consequences are. You should not disable your antivirus from starting as you will not be protected. Also you should not disable programs related to certain devices that you may wish to use like a printer.
Notes on using msconfig to disable programs at startup:
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