Disable all third-party startup software
MSConfig (otherwise known as System Configuration) is a more hidden Windows utility with which you can change boot settings. You can’t disable specific startup programs with MSConfig. However, that utility includes a Load startup items option you can deselect to disable all third-party startup software.
You can disable startup programs with MSConfig as follows:
- Bring up the Run window by right-clicking the Start button and selecting its shortcut on the Power User menu, or with Win + R.
- Enter msconfig in Run’s text box.
- Click the OK button to bring up MSConfig.
- Uncheck the Load startup items checkbox on the General tab to deselect that setting.
- Press Apply to save the new boot settings.
- Select MSConfig’s OK option.
- Click Restart on the dialog box prompt.