Startup in Windows 10 and previous versions is responsible for automatically launching programs during logon, allowing the user to get started right away. The user can independently remove and add programs to the autorun list. However, some programs get into autoload during installation, for example, antiviruses and torrent clients. The startup speed of the entire system depends on the number of applications in startup, so it is important to correctly create a list for startup.
The list can be managed in the following ways:
- using a custom startup folder;
- through the "Registry Editor";
- in Windows settings(only after version 1803);
- in the "Task Manager";
- using special utilities.
Note! After the autumn windows updates 10 (Fall Creators Update 1709), applications that were running when the device was turned off or rebooted will be restored at the next login - this process is not related to startup.
To add a program to autorun in this way, in special folder its label is placed. Deleting a shortcut removes the program from the list.
Step 1. Path to the startup folder: "C:" - "ProgramData" - "Microsoft" - "Windows" - "Main Menu" - "Programs" - "Startup".
On a note! The "ProgramData" folder may be hidden. To solve the problem, just check the "Hidden items" box in the "View" tab.
Note! You can open the folder using the "Run" dialog box, which is opened by the key combination "Win + R". Write the command "shell:startup" and click "OK".
If you want to optimize the autorun list for a specific user, then the folder path will change: "C:" - "Users" - "Username" - "AppData" - "Roaming" - "Microsoft" - "Windows" - "Main Menu" - " Programs" - "Startup".
On a note! This will hide the "AppData" folder. Its display is configured in the same way as with "ProgramData".
Moving a shortcut to the Startup folder is a two-step process:
Step 1. Click on the shortcut of the desired program right click mice. Menu will open available actions- select "Copy" (or you can use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + C" by selecting the shortcut with the left mouse button).
Step 2 Go to the Startup folder and right-click on empty space. In the menu that opens, select the "Insert" option and the shortcut will appear in the folder (you can also use the keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + V" directly in the folder).
Registry Editor
If user folders can only contain applications selected by the user himself, then programs that were included in autorun during installation will also be visible in the registry keys. The Registry Editor is launched through the Run dialog box.
Step 1. Press the key combination "Win + R". In the opened line of the dialog box, write the command " regedit" and select "OK".
Step 2 The Registry Editor will open. As with folders, there are two paths to desired section registry:
Step 3 Follow one of the paths, opening the folders on the left side of the window. On the right will be a list of applications that automatically start when you log in. To remove an extra program:
To add an application to the autorun list:
Note! An executable file is a file that launches a program, not a shortcut.
To find out the way to executable file, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Click on the program shortcut with the right mouse button. In the menu that opens, select "Properties".
Step 2 In the window that appears, go to the "Shortcut" section. The path we need will be in the "Object" line.
Options
In the spring of 2018, a new update for Windows 10 was released - Spring Creators Update(1803). Among other things, users have the opportunity to manage autoloads through the system settings:
Task Manager
This is a program for monitoring current processes and the resources spent on them. Working with it is much easier than, for example, with the registry. However, here you can only enable and disable applications already in the startup list: adding or removing them from the list will not work.
Step 1. To start, right-click on the "Start" icon, open the menu, in which we select "Task Manager".
Step 3 By selecting any program with the right mouse button, you can disable or enable its autorun. Also available is the option to view information about the application on the Internet and the location of the executable file.
ccleaner
Ccleaner is free utility with the option to purchase the pro version. It is designed to optimize and clean different versions operating systems. You can download Ccleaner on the official website (www.ccleaner.com) by choosing the option that suits you: pro or free. For elementary cleaning of the computer and managing autoloads, the free version is enough.
The default language of the utility is English. To change this setting:
As with Task Manager, the list of applications is based on the registry and the user's Startup folder. The utility provides the ability to enable or disable application autorun. In addition, unlike the task manager, Ccleaner allows you to remove unwanted programs from the list, but the "Add" function is still not provided.
What programs can be removed from startup
Often users are afraid to remove or disable programs from startup. This causes the startup list to fill up with useless applications that slow down the system upon login. In such cases, you should find out which applications start automatically. The easiest way to do this is in the "Task Manager" or in special utilities(the same Ccleaner).
What this or that program is responsible for can be found on the Internet (this option is provided in the "Task Manager"). After that, it will become clear whether you use this program immediately after logging in, or you can remove it from the startup list. Remember that even if you disable all programs from autorun, this will not harm the system as a whole.
The performance of the computer running operating system Windows 10, like the "sevens" or "eights", depends on many factors. Not the last role in the speed of our devices is played by the number and gluttony of programs located in startup. Startup Optimization in Windows 10- this is something that can at least slightly speed up the operation of the operating system.
The fact is that, as a rule, immediately after Windows startup on our computer starts and starts idling a lot of third party programs. Some of them are really necessary and important, and they should be saved in autorun. However, most programs should definitely be removed from there. Well, judge for yourself why you need, for example, autorun Adobe Reader or any other program that you are not sure you will use? And they start. And they spend valuable computer resources just to be able to start a little faster if necessary.
When there are several such programs, it is unlikely to significantly slow down your system. What if there are more than a dozen? This problem is especially relevant for owners of computers with pre-installed Windows 10 (or other OS) by the manufacturer. As a rule, along with the operating system at the factory, many programs are installed on your computer that you most likely will never need: trial versions antivirus, graphics and text editors, audio and video players, etc. Most of them manage to attribute themselves to autoload. It turns out that while we do not use them at all, they devour valuable resources of our computer (first of all, RAM). And from this our computer starts up and runs slower.
So let's figure it out how to disable programs from autorun in windows 10. If in Windows 7 for this through the Start menu it was necessary to find and run msconfig utility, then in the "top ten" the "Autostart" tab is located in the "Task Manager" known to many.
Where is AutoPlay in Windows 10
First you need to open the "Task Manager". The easiest way to do this is to click right key on the Start menu and selecting the item with the appropriate name (on this moment He's 7th from the bottom).
You can also open it like this: press the combination three keys"CTRL+ALT+DEL". Then select "Task Manager" in the window that opens.
By default, in Windows 10, the task manager opens in a minimized form, where you can see only which programs are currently running explicitly. To view more information, click "More".
After that, go to the "Startup" tab and see what programs we have located there, how many there are. And then we decide which of them we can safely turn off from startup.
To disable a program from startup, you need to click on it with the mouse, and then click "Disable" in the lower right corner.
I'll tell you a secret: even if you disable all programs from autorun, your operating system will start perfectly. And then you yourself will be able to run the programs that you need.
For example, I have only two programs in autorun on my computer. This is an automatic layout switcher Punto keyboards Switcher from Yandex and cloud OneDrive storage. Everything! Nothing more.
When deciding which programs can be turned off at startup, consider how often you use them. If every day, and even more than once, then it is better to leave them, and if rarely - well, you understand.
Why you need to autoload programs in Windows
The fact is that programs are located there so that, if necessary, they can start faster. They work in background constantly. If for Skype or Torrent being in autoload can be justified by the fact that you need them to work always, then what, for example, does the package do there Office programs it's harder for me to understand.
For those who themselves installed the operating system from scratch, the problem is a large number there are practically no programs in autoload. Basically, it concerns those who have Windows 10 (or another version) preinstalled by the manufacturer. At the factory, in addition to Windows, dozens of different programs which you may never need. Many of them are set to autoload by default. By removing them from there, you can notice the acceleration of your computer and thereby optimize Windows 10 performance .
Adding programs to startup
Immediately, just in case, I'll tell you how to add desired programs to autoload. (This can be very convenient. For example, I once tried to add my main browser to autoload. Google Chrome I started by myself right after Windows boot 10.)
The easiest way to add a program to startup is through the settings of the corresponding program. But this method does not always work. For this case there is universal option, which works with any applications:
- Open the Run dialog with a keyboard shortcut Win+R.
- After that we write there: shell:startup(or shell:common startup - if you need to add a program to startup for several Windows users). Click OK.
The "Startup" folder opens. Most likely, there will already be shortcuts to programs that are loaded with the system. To add new program in autorun you need:
- Right-click on an empty space in the folder.
- Select "Create" - "Shortcut" from the menu.
- Click "Browse" and through the explorer find the program we need. Usually all programs are located on the C drive in Program folders Files or Program Files(x86).
- Ready.
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Automatic download necessary programs- very handy feature, which can significantly speed up the user's interaction with his computer. With autorun, you can solve many problems:
- Put in the download applications that are needed immediately after turning on the device.
- Speed up the start of work with a PC by loading several programs used daily.
- Run small applications in large numbers, which are long and inconvenient to turn on manually.
- It is trite to put the most necessary programs into autoload, so that after pressing the power button on the PC, you can safely move away.
As a rule, some software automatically enters this section, independently adding itself to the list. Most often, these are various antiviruses, instant messengers and other especially arrogant programs. Sometimes there may be registered and applications of an advertising or viral nature, which are usually installed against the will of the computer owner.
Of course, autoloading some software is very convenient, but it also slows down the computer. Therefore, put in this section preferably only those programs that are vital in the work, and fast loading which is very important. Therefore, the configuration of which applications should be launched and which should not be carried out periodically.
Where is the instrument
In the new Windows system 10, this tool migrated to the Task Manager. To open it, you need to right-click computer mouse on the "Start" button and in the drop-down menu that appears, find the appropriate section.
After such manipulation, a window with the Dispatcher will open. In the list of its tabs, you need to find that cherished one with the inscription "Startup" and click on it. The user will be presented with all the programs that can automatically start.
But besides this, in Windows 10 there is another way to autorun programs. This is a folder called "Startup", which can be easily found in the Start menu. It contains shortcuts to those programs that need to be launched immediately after the start of the operating system. It is easy to open and edit. This folder is located in the most prominent place in the "Start" - immediately in the first column.
How to change the list of applications to download
Sometimes you need to change the list of startup programs that is currently available. For example, add something new or remove some old applications. However, configuring what is or isn't required to be included after downloading has become somewhat more difficult.
If everything is very easy and clear with the removal - you just need to remove the program shortcut from the Startup folder in the Start menu or disable it in the Task Manager, then adding new software is not so simple. Now for this you need to use some tricks.
To specify a program to autorun in Windows 10, you will have to learn how to edit the registry. You need to click on the "Start" button, then enter the word regedit in the search box that appears. A command will appear at the top of the search, which you need to click on.
After starting the registry editor using these steps, you will need to follow the path HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. In the last Run folder in the working field on the right, right-click on an empty space and select the item in the "String parameter" menu.
Its name can be absolutely anything, for example, "Avtozapusk 10" or " Windows Defender". But the value can only be the address of the file that needs to be launched automatically.
