As much as one would like, but users of the Windows operating system are constantly faced with such a problem as the freezing of a personal computer or laptop. Of course, there are innumerable reasons for this, but, as they say, the devil is in the details. It is precisely these little things that will be discussed, because few people know what autoload on Windows is, why it is needed and how it affects the performance of PC hardware. We will discuss how to go into Windows startup and what to do there to increase computer performance.
What is autoload
First of all, it is worth discussing the concept of "startup". Of course, it was not created by developers by chance, but to increase user comfort. Its main task is to run certain programs and utilities on a PC automatically when Windows boots. This makes it easier to work and provide access to the required software. However, this also carries negative properties, for example, if the startup list is too large, then the computer, firstly, takes a very long time to start up, secondly, it starts to freeze with or without it, and thirdly, it is simply annoying.
Fortunately, the startup program of Windows 7 programs is edited, and you can easily remove unwanted programs from it. It is also worth discussing how they get there. The fact is that most often this list is clogged due to inattention. When installing any software, you yourself agree to write it to startup, when you do not uncheck the corresponding item. Therefore, be careful.
How to enter startup on Windows 7
Initially, we will touch upon the more popular operating system, namely Windows 7. Looking ahead, I would like to say that the manipulations carried out in it are almost the same as those performed on later versions, and in earlier ones, such as XP, everything is the same the most. Therefore, you can easily repeat actions on all operating systems.
So, the autoload of Windows 7 programs is not hidden anywhere, and it is easy to find it. In this example, the shortest method will be given, however, on other resources you can see a different option, but all of them lead to the same result.
- First you need to call the Run utility. You can do this through the Start menu. But why take the time? Just press the key combination Win + R, and it will open.
- There is one input field in the window, enter the “Msconfig" command there. After that, boldly click on “OK”.
- You should now see a window called “System Configuration”. Surely you have already noticed the "Startup" tab. Click on it.
- Here is a list of programs that automatically load when Windows 7 starts. To undo this action, simply uncheck the box for the program that is not needed.
- After that, click “OK” and restart the PC.
So, we just figured out how to see startup in Windows 7. Now it's worth talking about how to do this on Windows XP.
Additional ways to enter startup
Above was the easiest and fastest way to login. Now we’ll analyze additional options for how to go into Windows at startup. So, to make adjustments, click on the "Start" menu, and then follow the "All Programs" section. Scrolling down, you will find a folder called "Startup". Opening it, you will notice that there are shortcuts to programs. Accordingly, to stop the startup of a program when you turn on the computer, simply remove this shortcut from the folder. And if, on the contrary, you want to add a program, then copy the shortcut back.
Here we looked at another way to go into Windows startup, but that's not all. It is also important to remember that after all the necessary manipulations have been carried out, it is necessary to restart the computer for the settings to take effect.
We proceed to the next option. It will be interesting to those who do not want to bother with the search for the necessary folders. Initially, like last time, click on the "Start" menu, but instead of entering "All Programs", click on the search bar, which is located at the bottom of the window. In it, type the following phrase: "shell: startup".
As soon as you press Enter, the Startup folder will appear on the monitor, which you can manipulate: reduce, move, collapse and close. In order to remove the program from startup, as last time, remove the shortcut from there, and to add - copy there. By the way, if a question arises like how to go into XP startup, then we hasten to please you that all the above methods are suitable for any Windows operating system.
General startup
Now let's talk about how to go into Windows at startup of all computer users. To do this, you need to get into the appropriate folder. In order not to type all the way manually, which will take quite a while, just copy this line - “C: \ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs \ Startup” and press Enter. You can enter it both in Explorer, in the address bar, and in the Start menu in the search.
A familiar folder will open. All corrective actions are performed in exactly the same way as in the two previous methods, only this setting will affect all users.
Conclusion
Well, that’s all, in principle, now you know all the ways to see startup on all Windows operating systems. This knowledge will allow you to remove and add the necessary programs. And remember that it is not recommended to clog up startup very much, since your PC will slow down and it will take a very long time to load. Use this knowledge correctly and do not copy many shortcuts to a folder.