How to Enable and Disable Startup Programs in Windows 8

If you want to change which programs start-up when your computer does, you can do this using the task manager.

Steps

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    Right click on an empty part of the taskbar. In the menu that appears, click on "Task Manager."
    • A faster way to get to the "Task Manager" is by the key combination "Windows+Shift+Esc"
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    Click the "Startup" tab to see what programs run when your startup your computer.
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    Choose the program which you want to modify.
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    Click either "Disable" or "Enable" in the bottom right corner of the screen. Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    I have a program listed on my computer, but it does not show up in Task master in start up. What can I do?
    ClixTech Australia
    ClixTech Australia
    Community Answer
    Task Manager doesn't always do it. CCleaner is another program that may help
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Warnings

  • More startup programs enabled would cause your computer to boot slower, since more programs would start up at once. Choose wisely!
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Updated: March 4, 2021
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