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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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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)
I don't have "appdata" in my user <username> folder. I also don't have "program data" listed on C. I've checked my startup folder and the programs that I don't want to start are not listed there. They aren't listed in autoruns, either.
How do I change the preferences for what programs start automatically? It seems as if when I use a program twice it just automatically starts the next time I open my computer -- and will not stop starting. how do I fix this? I am using System 7. I have checked the forums and I cannot find an answer -- or the answers do not work on my computer. What else can I do? All these programs starting up are driving me crazy!
Also check autostart items in Regedit. (Start button - Regedit)
HKLM - Software - Wow6432node - Microsoft - Windows - Current Version - Run
You can use MSconfig (Start button - msconfig) to view all autostarted items and to see the locations where items are autostarted.
Try the following ...
Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Component Services > Console Root > Services (Local)
