How to manage startup programs with Windows?

Sometimes programs that start with Windows are one of the reasons for the computer's heavy resources, and cause computers to slow down, causing disruptions in the use of computers. Therefore, you should disable startup programs with Windows, which is also a way to speed up Windows computers and laptops.

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Part 1: Start programs with Windows

1. Add items to the Startup folder

Windows contains a folder whose startup name is used to launch any of the executable programs or files.

Any file or program item added to the startup folder is set to launch with Windows. So if you want to launch any program, document or automatically open your favorite browser when your Windows computer starts, the easiest way is to move the programs shortcuts into the Startup folder.

The fastest way to access the startup folder is to press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run command window, then enter " shell: startu p" in the Run window and press Enter . Now the screen of the Startup folder window appears.

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The next step is to copy the files or program executable files into the Startup folder by pressing Ctrl + C. This is to make copies of files of the same size as the original file.

Creating a shortcut usually looks "better". To create a shortcut, right-click the executable file of the program, then select " Create shortcut ".

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Next cut and paste the shortcut to the startup folder. This method can be applied to all file formats, folders, scripts or program executable files.

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Note :

This method only applies to the current user account. If there are multiple user accounts and you want to apply the same settings to all users, then you will have to move the shortcut to other startup folders.

Enter the following statement in the Run command window:

shell: common startup

2. Use the Windows Registry

You can also customize the list of Startup Programs with the Windows Registry.

Note :

Registry Editor is a powerful tool that affects your system. Therefore, you should back up the Registry Editor to prevent a bad situation when editing the Registry Editor.

Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run command window, then enter regedit there and press Enter to open the Registry Editor window.

On the Registry Editor window, navigate to the key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun

Here find and right-click the Run key, then select New => String Value .

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Now in the right frame, a string (string) will be created. Your task is to name that character string .

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The next step you need to do is to enter the exact directory of the program or file that you want to launch with Windows into a string value .

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Correctly access the location of the program or file on File Explorer and copy the directory path in the address bar.

Double-click the new string you created on the Registry, then paste the directory into the string value.

Next add the symbol () and enter the executable file name of the program or file correctly , including the extension name (if available).

Add quotation marks to the beginning and end of the string to complete.

The string will look like this: 'C: Program FilesOperalauncher'.

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Finally close the Registry window and the program or file you added will start with Windows.

Part 2: Disable Startup programs

If you want to disable startup programs with Windows, you can apply the following solutions:

1. Use Startup Manager on Windows

Windows adds Startup Manager to the list of all programs that are set to start with Windows.

On Windows 8 and higher, you can find Startup Manager on Task Manager.

On older Windows versions, Startup Manager is in the " System configuration " option, you can access it by entering " msconfig " into the Run command window.

To access Task Manager, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc . On the Task Manager window, click the Startup tab, and you will see all the programs that start with Windows, including the applications you have added and third-party applications.

Very simply, just right-click on any program you want to disable, then select Disable .

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And that program or file will stop booting with Windows.

2. Use Autoruns application

Built-in Startup Manager on Windows allows users to disable Windows startup programs. However, if you want more customization, you can rely on the support of the 3rd application.

The third application that the Network Administrator wants to mention here is Autoruns. Autoruns can notify you of programs or files that are set to start with Windows.

Download Autoruns to your device and install it here.

After running Autorun, on the screen you will see all programs that start with Windows and files with the program's main locations on the system or on the Windows Registry.

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From the Optinons Menu, you can hide all Microsoft and Windows items to see items of 3rd applications by selecting items.

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Good luck!