Best Answer: How Do I Remove Unwanted Programs from Windows 7 Startup?
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How do I stop programs from automatically starting at startup?

Task Manager

  1. Navigate to the Task Manager. Note: For help navigating, see Get around in Windows.
  2. If necessary, click More details to see all of the tabs; select the Startup tab.
  3. Select the item not to launch at startup, and click Disable.

How do I remove unwanted background programs in Windows 7?

Windows 7 / 8/ 10:

  1. Click the Windows button (used to be the Start button).
  2. In the space provided at the bottom type in “Run” then click on the search icon.
  3. Select Run under Programs.
  4. Type MSCONFIG, then click OK. …
  5. Check the box for Selective Startup.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Uncheck Load Startup Items.
  8. Click Apply, then Close.
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