How To - Disable Startup Programs

Overview

Want to speed up startup by disabling programs from starting automatically at launch?

Prerequisites

Windows device only

Resolution

1. Press Ctrl +Alt + Delete at the same time on the keyboard.
2. Click Task Manager.
3. Click the Startup tab. Every program that starts when Windows boots up is listed here

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4. To disable an item, right click on it and click Disable.
5. When done, close the Task Manager. Changes will apply next time the computer restarts.