Remove unwanted startup programs

Disabling Startup Programs in Windows 10 or 8 or 8. It's really that simple. You can also reach it by right-clicking on the task bar and choosing Task Manager. Click the "Processes" tab to see a list of all processes currently running on your computer. Click the "Memory" column header until you see an arrow above it pointing down to sort the processes by the amount of memory they're taking. Often, a program starts automatically because of a shortcut in the Startup folder in the Start menu.

The program may also run automatically from a registry entry. To remove programs from automatic startup, follow these instructions in order. Log in. Options Help Chat with a consultant. Include archived documents. Prevent programs from starting automatically in Windows On this page:. This contains instructions for editing the registry. If you make any error while editing the registry, you can potentially cause Windows to fail or be unable to boot, requiring you to reinstall Windows.

Edit the registry at your own risk. Always back up the registry before making any changes. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen.

Incorrect instructions.