How to prevent a program from loading or starting automatically when the computer is started.

Follow these steps to prevent a program from loading or starting automatically when the computer is started.

IMPORTANT: Disabling a startup item may change the way an application functions or disable automated processes.

1. Click the Start button, then in the Search programs and files box, type: msconfig.
2. In the System Configuration window, click the Startup tab.
3. On the Startup tab, click to clear the box next to the desired item to prevent it from loading at startup and click the OK button.
4. In the System Configuration dialog box, click the Restart button.