When our Windows operating system starts, we see that next to it a set of programs are also loaded, which are located in the notification area or systray (next to the clock), you can see the icons there. Why do they start automatically? Are they really necessary? Does having them there affect anything? ...
It is good to know that when we install programs, many of them have an option that says “Start alongside Windows" or "Autostart on system startup”In English, but sometimes we overlook it. Most of them are not essential, except for exceptions such as Antivirus or other applications that you really need as soon as you start the system.
Does having programs that start with Windows affect the system? Yes, specifically in the performance of the same, because the more programs are started with Windows, the slower and heavier it will be to start.
In that sense, today we will see 2 ways to disable programs that start alongside Windows, with a manual method and using programs with more advanced options.
Disable autostart programs manually
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- Press the key combination Win + R
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- In the window of Run write msconfig
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- You will access the menu System settings, click the tab Windows Start and there you can enable and disable them ... finally it will ask you to restart the system to apply the changes.
Disable autostart programs with Software
WhatInStartup: It is a small 50 KB freeware application, it does not require installation and downloading a file from translation you can use it in full spanish.
It has the advantage of displaying complete information about the program, such as its location, product, version, description, company, installation date, and other attributes.
Synei Startup Manager: Lightweight free application available in a portable and installable version, it is in English but with an intuitive use mode for any user.
Sample in Gray those programs that do not need to be started with Windows, And in red those that could be disabled. Of course the user can choose which one to disable.
I hope this information has been useful to you friends 😉
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