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An exceptionally common computer problem occurs when Windows automatically loads a number of programs at startup. This causes the computer to set aside RAM and virtual memory for programs which you may never use. The effect – especially on systems with minimal RAM – is a significant slowdown at startup, and during use.
Only a few of these programs need to be started with the system – such as antivirus or firewall – almost all others can be started and stopped as needed. For more information on specific startup items look here, and here.
A tool included in Windows used to control these programs is the System Configuration Utility or Msconfig.
If you are comfortable editing the Windows Registry, simply delete the entree from the place specified in msconfig under Location. Otherwise, read on.
To use this tool go to Start > Run type
msconfig > click OK > Navigate to the Startup tab and uncheck
any programs you wish to disable > click OK.
After you reboot you may receive a message saying "you have used the System Configuration Utility to make changes to your system....". When you get this message check the box Do not show me this message again > click OK.
After you reboot you may receive a message saying "you have used the System Configuration Utility to make changes to your system....". When you get this message check the box Do not show me this message again > click OK.
