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Editing your Startup list

L ast post we looked at how to add an entry. This time we will look at how to disable or delete certain entries

Step 1:

Start System Configuration: Press “Win + R” and type “msconfig” and hit enter

Step 2:

Go to Startup tab and check/uncheck what you dont want to start up with Windows and click OK. Done!

Unchecked programs wont start on the next reboot

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