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There are programs I want to disable from the starting of Windows, how and where do I find the options to diable certain programs within Windows 7? Thanks!
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Answer accepted by question author
Look in these folders:
Un-check undesired programs in Start > Search > Msconfig > Startup .
You can also use WinPatrol 2010 or Sysinternals Autoruns to make the settings.
Steve Winograd, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (Desktop Experience)
try typing %appdata%
I had this issue on my Acer machine. Looked round for ages before realising that it wasn't Windows, but a bit of manufacturer software called Acer Smartboot, which was opening frequently used programs.
Opened Acer Smartboot and removed the programs from there.
Those folders are hidden. To see them:
Steve...thanks for the help!
