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How to disable startup programs in windows 10 launched automatically?
Using System Configuration (msconfig) on Windows 10 can be a way to manage startup items, but it's important to note that in Windows 10, the Startup tab in msconfig redirects you to the Task Manager's Startup section. So, while you can open msconfig, it doesn't give you a separate interface for managing startup programs anymore—it's essentially a shortcut to the same settings.
How to disable startup programs Windows 10 via System Configuration:
1. Open Run Dialog:
- Press Windows + R on your keyboard.
2. Type msconfig and press Enter.
3. Go to the 'Startup' tab:
- In older Windows versions, this tab allowed you to enable/disable startup items directly.
- In Windows 10, clicking on the Startup tab opens the Task Manager's Startup section.
4. Click on the link:
- You will see a message like:
- "To change startup items, open the Task Manager."
5. This will open the Task Manager's Startup tab, where you can disable unnecessary programs.
System Configuration is still useful for troubleshooting other startup services or boot options, but for disabling startup programs Windows 10, Task Manager is the more user-friendly and effective tool in Windows 10.