How Do You Delete Windows Startup Programs From The Registry?
Startup programs in Windows automatically launch when you start your computer. Many anti-virus and Instant Messenger programs are set by default to launch when you start your computer. There are also malicious programs such as malware toolbars that launch automatically at startup. The registry allows you to manage the configurations for programs and applications on your computer. Deleting startup programs from the registry helps you manage system resources effectively by disabling those that use RAM with no added benefit. Click the Windows “Start” button and click “Run” or “Start Search” (Windows Vista users). Type “regedit” (without quotes) and press “Enter” to open the registry. Click the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” folder on the left panel and click “SOFTWARE.” Click “Microsoft” and click “Windows.” Click “CurrentVersion” and click “Run.” On the right panel right-click any startup program you want to remove and click “Delete.” Close the registry after you have removed all the startup progr
