How to Stop Programs From Automatically Starting in Windows Startup
- 1). Open the "Start" menu. Type the word "msconfig" into the "Search" box.
- 2). Click the link for "msconfig." Click "Continue" if prompted for permission.
- 3). Click the "Startup" tab.
- 4). Remove the check mark next to each program you want to disable from Windows startup. Click "Apply."
- 5). Click "OK." Close the "System Configuration" box.
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