How to disable autorun programs in Windows 7: possible ways.

There are situations when every second counts. Imagine that you are running the computer, very hurry, and it's all loaded and loaded ... How to disable the autorun program in Windows 7, so this process would happen a little faster? After all, the speed of starting a personal computer depends on how many programs you need to run when the operating system is initially booted.

The fastest way

As you can understand, you can disable autorun in Windows 7 in different ways. Long and not very much. The fastest method, however, and least reliable, is to remove unnecessary programs in a special folder. To do this, you need to go to the "Start" - "All Programs" - "Startup". Remove all unnecessary shortcuts and links to programs from there. Unfortunately, this method does not always help. It was actual in versions of operating systems up to Windows Vista. It deserves to be mentioned only because some users often need to remove only one program from the autorun.

The following method

As you understand, in any operating system there are utilities for setting any parameter. And autorun programs in Windows 7 can be configured using a specific command. To enter it, go to the "Start" menu and type msconfig in the search bar, without quotes.

In the window that opens, you need to go to the "Startup" tab. Before you will see a list of programs that by default start when the computer starts. How to disable autorun programs in Windows 7 using this utility? You just need to remove the checkmark in front of those applications that should not be run independently.

After that, click "Ok" or "Apply". A dialog box appears that prompts you to restart the computer. It is not necessary to do this. You will still turn off your equipment in the evening, but in the morning the autoload will no longer work. This is perhaps the most reliable, and most importantly, a user-friendly method.

If for unexplained reasons you do not have a search string, you can call the command line by pressing the "Win + R" combination. Where "Win" is the button with the Windows logo on the keyboard.

Mudrim

Of course, if your hands grow from the right place and you are dealing with something more dangerous than a normal application, for example, a virus or advertisement, then you can refer to the registry. How to disable autorun programs in Windows 7 using the registry? To do this, you again need to use the search string or command to execute, as it is said in the previous paragraph. Only now you need to enter the regedit command, also without quotes.

Before you will open the registry window. In it we are interested in two main folders.

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER.

The first is responsible for the entire computer, and the second - for the data of a particular user. Or rather, the one under whose login you are currently working. It is also worth mentioning that it is desirable to edit the registry on behalf of the administrator. However, if it is a home computer, then most likely you will have just one user.

So, how to disable autorun programs in Windows 7? In the above folders, you need to follow the following path: Software - Microsoft - Windows - CurrentVersion - Run.

The final folder contains all the entries that are responsible for downloading programs when the personal computer starts. Disabling autorun in Windows 7 using the registry is as follows. You need to delete the entry with the name of the program that prevents you from starting.

Third-Party Assistance

If you are used to trusting others more than yourself, you can take advantage of third-party applications. Disabling autorun programs in Windows 7 can be performed by an application such as CCleaner. This is a reliable application that has long established itself in the circles of users as a tool for setting up and maintaining the operating system of your personal computer. To manage your applications, which are located at startup, run CCleaner.

In the left menu you need to go to the "Tools" tab, the sub-item "Startup". Before your eyes will appear a list of all applications that can be launched along with your personal computer. In order for this to happen, you just need to select the desired program from the list and click on the "turn off" button on the right.

Virus

If none of the above methods help and any program continues to run as usual, you may have encountered a manifestation of viral activity. There are malicious utilities that self-register at startup even after you remove them from there. Therefore, always check the personal computer for viruses, advertising banners and programs of unknown origin. Perhaps the wrecker has settled in some program that you regularly use, such as Skype. Thus, with the autoplay of Skype, the virus will also begin its activities. Therefore, be sure to check the PC with utilities such as Dr. Web and AdWareBlock. They need to detect most of the infection that is hiding on your computer.