Keep in mind that this only deletes the Startup shortcut, not the application. The Applications tab will show you which applications are currently running on your system. This list is deceptive, though, because it only shows applications that currently have a visible window open. If you really want to see what programs are running on your system, select the Processes tab. Doing so will display a rather long list of the various processes that are currently running on your system.
Before you freak out over how much stuff is running on your system, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, some of the currently running processes are related to applications that may be open at the moment. To see which processes are related to applications, you can close an application and see which processes disappear. You could also return to the Applications tab, right-click on an application and select the Go To Process command from the resulting shortcut menu.
The other thing that you need to realize is that many of the running processes belong to Windows. EXE is the Windows print spooler. Warning The following section involves editing your system registry. Using the Windows Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems requiring the reinstallation of your operating system and possible loss of data. TechRepublic does not and will not support problems that arise from editing your registry.
Use the Registry Editor and the following directions at your own risk. Some of these programs, such as your antivirus software, are desirable.
Others, however, you may want to remove. While you are in this part of the registry, you may also want to check the RunOnce registry key. Normally, this will be empty, but if an application wants your computer to run a file one time on the next boot up, the file will be listed here. As you work through the registry, you should be able to match most of the running processes up with references within the registry.
You should be able to find the process within the registry. Deleting a key without completely understanding the effect can have disastrous consequences. Services In Windows XP, it's common to run lower-level applications as a system level service. Normally, you would locate a service by opening the Windows XP Control Panel and clicking on the Performance and Maintenance link, followed by the Administrative Tools and Services links.
This will launch the Services console. The My Documents folder is a natural example. Figure But it may also list a program group, a submenu that lists everything in a particular application folder.
Some software programs install a folder on the All Programs menu, like the Office Tools folder shown here, that contains commands for launching the software, uninstalling the software, running specific utilities, opening the help files, and so on. Of course, you may be interested in the Startup folder for a different reason: to stop some program from launching itself. This is a particularly common syndrome if somebody else set up your PC. Some program seems to launch itself, unbidden, every time you turn the machine on.
All kinds of programs dump components into this folder. Over time, they can begin to slow down your computer. Click the Start button. Point to All Programs. Right-click Startup and choose Open from the shortcut menu. To delete an icon from this folder, just right-click it, choose Delete from the shortcut menu, and answer Yes to send the icon to the Recycle Bin.
The deed is done. Navigate to the disk, folder, application, or document icon you want to add to the Startup folder. Doing so requires familiarity with one of two folder-navigation schemes: My Computer or Windows Explorer. Both are described in the next chapter. Select the Settings app. Find and select Apps from the menu on the left side of the Settings app. Tap Startup. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. All rights reserved. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.
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