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How to Disable Startup Processes

July 26, 2010  
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What are startup processes?

startup thumb How to Disable Startup ProcessesStartup processes are processes and programs that start automatically when you start up your PC.

Some examples are instant messengers (Yahoo Msgr, MSN, Skype) and anti-virus (Kaspersky, AVG).

Why Disable Some Startup Processes

Some startup processes are just simply unnecessary, you rarely use them, or they take up too much memory (which slows down the computer when booting).

Disabling unnecessary and high-memory speeds up your computer tremendously, and it’s easy to disable them.

5 Easy Peasy Steps to Disable Them

1. Click the Windows Start button.

2. Type msconfig in the search box. (XP users, click ‘Run’, then type msconfig).

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3. Click ‘msconfig.exe’ and go to the Startup tab.

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4. Disable whatever unnecessary. If you are not sure what a process is, leave it enabled just to be safe. Click here for a post on how to find out

5. Click ‘OK’. The startup items you’ve disabled won’t run on your next reboot.

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Comments

5 Responses to “How to Disable Startup Processes”
  1. Kaspersky is one of the best antiviruses that you can get. I also use Avast;`.

  2. DJ BIG SHOES says:

    thankz a lot 4 diz trick.diz is more easier cuz 4 me i use 2 install tuneup utility, then i go 2 start up manager n disable it freom there.

  3. PH Test says:

    .”~ I am really thankful to this topic because it really gives up to date information ;”"

  4. ruchelle smith says:

    I tried this and really some difference in the start up page. It load more quickly than before. thanks for sharing this information.
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