Windows: Switch off hidden autostart programs

Hidden startup programs are a common cause of slow Windows startup. You can find out which trick you can use to deactivate this tip.

How to switch off defective startup programs in Windows.

First, look under "Start" (Home button) in the "Autostart" folder for unnecessary programs. If all have already been deleted there, proceed as follows:

1. Click on the home button (formerly "Start") and type in "msconfig".
2. A small program now appears: Select the "System start" tab here.
3. Here you can now see all programs that are executed when starting. However, some of them are mandatory, so you should not deactivate them all.
4. Rather, you should use the program and manufacturer names as a guide: "iTunes", for example, can easily be deactivated.

The instructions are based on Windows 7 and are equivalent to Windows XP. The best tempo tools for a faster PC can be found here.