How to turn off startup programs in Windows 7

When we install number of softwares on our computer, it start gradually slows down when boot and take a very long time. This is probably numerous applications on computer set themselves up to start automatically when computer boots. Though some processes, for example antivirus software and firewall, PC tune-up software must run at startup to make sure it runs correctly, but most program do not need this. Needless background applications may cause:

Taking up more memory cause slow computer.

Slow down boot speed.   

Cause errors during installation some softwares.

When play game Incur audio/video issue.

PC Crashes and other Errors.   

System hangs up problem.

To solve these pc problems, I suggest that to turn off programs running in the background Windows 7. With Microsoft Configuration tool (msconfig.exe) built in Windows 7 Operating System, we can simply find out which program is running at startup and disable unnecessary programs manually. You can use Amigabit PowerBooster, this decent tool can not only help to manage startup programs but also speed up your PC successfully.

It is to keep in mind that search online the programs you do not know but want to disable, as several startup programs may be essential for the right operation of either the operating system or softwares itself.

Apply effective PC tune-up software to manage startup programs.

1- Download and install Amigabit PowerBooster. Start the PC tune-up software and then click Utilities box on the interface. You can locate a Startup Manager utility in the Optimize tab.

2- Click the Startup Manager, and then a list of startup programs would be displayed on the dialog box. You can uncheck some programs to disable it or check it to permit it start with Windows.

3- Then click Apply button to save changes, or click Close button to give up all the changes.

Turn off startup programs in Windows 7 manually.

Windows 7 in-buit Microsoft Configuration tool (msconfig.exe) that can be trusted. It is designed to reconfigure startup programs in Windows 7. This tool is also available in Windows Vista, or XP operating system as well. Follow the instruction under to disable the background applications manually.

Step 1

Click the Start button at the bottom left corner, then type msconfig in the search bar and press Enter or click the msconfig.exe program link.

Step 2

In the System Configuration window, click the Startup tab. This tab displays all applications that start with Windows. Uncheck the program boxes that would like to prevent from starting with Windows. Likewise, it can also allow some programs to start up when boot computer by checking the box. Click OK to save changes when finish setting.

Step 3

To close the System Configuration window, you can either select Exit from the File menu, or click the Close (X) button in the top right corner of the dialog box.

You can restart PC to activate these changes, and then the chosen programs should no longer automatically start up.

If you still feel puzzled, drop a comment below and if this How-To raised another question in your mind, feel free to submit your question.