How can I reduce the number of processes that start when my computer starts?
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My computer takes around 8 minutes to start, and I want to turn off some of the 75+ processes that start when my computer boots. How can I do this? I have the program Autoruns from Sysinternals on my computer, but unfortunately whenever I open it, the window appears in my taskbar, but nowhere on my screen. For those of you that are going to suggest it, MSCONFIG will not work in this situation.
My computer takes around 8 minutes to start, and I want to turn off some of the 75+ processes that start when my computer boots. How can I do this? I have the program Autoruns from Sysinternals on my computer, but unfortunately whenever I open it, the window appears in my taskbar, but nowhere on my screen. For those of you that are going to suggest it, MSCONFIG will not work in this situation.
75+ thats a lot ,I have 31 on startup .why so many,what do you got that i don't got[lol] and why would msoconfig not help some , go to services and set some to manual ,i thing most processes are running because of a set services,but i could be wrong
Re: How can I reduce the number of processes that start when my computer starts?
at 75+ processes upon startup, I believe that warrants a completely new windows install, Im sure it would be like a brand new computer in your situation
Re: How can I reduce the number of processes that start when my computer starts?
Try WinPatrol. You can not only disable items in the startup list, you can also make them have a delayed start, and you can decide how much delay to give them.
75 really does seem too much. I think you really need to make some hard decisions about what you have and what you NEED.
Re: How can I reduce the number of processes that start when my computer starts?
Start by looking at what's in the Startup menu - delete what you don't want.
If you're handy with Regedit, you can look in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Delete any programs you're sure you don't need.
I start with all the automatic update schedulers that so many programs want to launch.
Also, in Computer Management/Services you can disable or set to manual start any services you're sure you don't need.
Re: How can I reduce the number of processes that start when my computer starts?
I agree with Vmanes, As long as u know what u are doing, The Registry is the best place for Tweaks and Acc to the location given i.e.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
There is no chance to obstruct the startup of any important OS file which could cause ur PC to crash upon startup, so go ahead with the registry and carefully delete the entries of the Unwanted Keys.
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