How To Disable Startup Programs In Windows 8.1

Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 make it really simple to disable startup applications. All you have to do is open up Task Manager by right-clicking on the Taskbar, or using the CTRL + SHIFT + ESC shortcut key, clicking “More Details,” switching to the Startup tab, and then using the Disable button. It's really that simple.

1. How do I turn off startup programs?
2. How do I start Windows without startup programs?
3. How do I make Windows 8 look normal?
4. How do I change my Windows 8 desktop back to normal?
5. How do I stop Bing from loading at startup?
6. How do I make a program run at startup?
7. What startup programs can I disable Windows 10?
8. Where is the Startup folder in Windows 8?
9. How do I start Windows in recovery mode?
10. How do I control what programs run at startup Windows 7?
11. How do I enable my startup programs windows 7?

How do I turn off startup programs?

On most Windows computers, you can access the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc, then clicking the Startup tab. Select any program in the list and click the Disable button if you don't want it to run on startup.

How do I start Windows without startup programs?

Windows XP, Vista, and 7

1. Click Start, and then Run.
2. Type msconfig into the text box, and then press the Enter .
3. In the System Configuration window that appears (shown below), click the Startup tab.
4. Uncheck each of the programs you don't want to load upon startup.

How do I make Windows 8 look normal?

How to make Windows 8 look like Windows 7

1. Bypass the Start screen and disable hotspots. When Windows 8 first loads, you'll notice how it defaults to the new Start screen. ...
2. Restore the classic Start menu. ...
3. Access Metro apps from the classic desktop. ...
4. Customise the Win+X menu.

How do I change my Windows 8 desktop back to normal?

Right-click the taskbar at the bottom (or tap and hold there for a second to bring up the menu), and click Properties > Navigation. Under Start screen, check the "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start" option, then OK.

How do I stop Bing from loading at startup?

How to disable Bing search in the Windows 10 Start menu

1. Click the Start button.
2. Type Cortana in the Search field.
3. Click Cortana & Search settings.
4. Click the switch beneath Cortana can give you suggestions, reminders, alerts, and more at the top of the menu so that it turns off.
5. Click the switch beneath Search online and include web results so that it turns off.

How do I make a program run at startup?

How to Add Programs, Files, and Folders to System Startup in Windows

1. Press Windows+R to open the “Run” dialog box.
2. Type “shell:startup” and then hit Enter to open the “Startup” folder.
3. Create a shortcut in the “Startup” folder to any file, folder, or app's executable file. It will open on startup the next time you boot.

What startup programs can I disable Windows 10?

Commonly Found Startup Programs and Services

• iTunes Helper. If you have a "iDevice" (iPod, iPhone, etc.), this process will automatically launch iTunes when the device is connected with the computer. ...
• QuickTime. ...
• Apple Push. ...
• Adobe Reader. ...
• Skype. ...
• Google Chrome. ...
• Spotify Web Helper. ...
• CyberLink YouCam.

Where is the Startup folder in Windows 8?

Open the Microsoft folder and browse to AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs. Here you'll find the Startup folder.

How do I start Windows in recovery mode?

How to Access Windows RE

1. Select Start, Power, and then press and hold Shift key while clicking Restart.
2. Select Start, Settings, Update and Security, Recovery. ...
3. At the command prompt, run the Shutdown /r /o command.
4. Use the following steps to boot the System by using a Recovery Media.

How do I control what programs run at startup Windows 7?

How To Disable Startup Programs In Windows 7 and Vista

1. Click the Start Menu Orb then in the search box Type MSConfig and Press Enter or Click the msconfig.exe program link.
2. From within the System Configuration tool, Click Startup tab and then Uncheck the program boxes that you would like to prevent from starting when Windows starts.

How do I enable my startup programs windows 7?

Navigate to \Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup. In this folder, paste the shortcut of your desired app. This will make it a startup application with a status of "enabled".