How Do You Disable Startup Programs On A Dell Laptop?
Many programs that you install on your computer include an option to load automatically at system start-up. Some ask you if you want to do so, and some add themselves to the start-up menu without your consent. There are multiple techniques for removing programs from the start-up menu in Dell laptops (which come with pre-installed Windows operating systems): Windows Defender can take care of this in XP and Vista, while System Configuration utility can do the same in other versions. System Configuration Utility Step 1 Go to the “Start” menu and click on “Run.” Step 2 Type “msconfig” in the search line and then hit “Enter” to launch the Windows System Configuration utility. Step 3 Click on the “Start-up” tab in the main window. Step 4 Click to un-check the boxes of the programs you want to remove from the start-up menu on your Dell laptop. Click on “OK” to save the changes. Step 5 Reboot your computer as prompted by the utility for the changes to take effect right away. Windows Defender: