In Windows, The Startup Programs

 In Windows, the startup programs are typically managed through the Task Manager or the System Configuration utility. Here's how you can access and manage startup programs:

### Using Task Manager:

1. **Open Task Manager:**

   - Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager" or press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` to open Task Manager.

2. **Navigate to the Startup Tab:**

   - In Task Manager, go to the "Startup" tab.

3. **View and Disable/Enable Programs:**

   - You will see a list of programs that start automatically with your computer.

   - Right-click on a program to disable or enable it at startup.

### Using System Configuration (msconfig):

1. **Open System Configuration:**

   - Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog.

   - Type `msconfig` and press Enter.

2. **Navigate to the Startup Tab:**

   - In the System Configuration utility, go to the "Startup" tab.

3. **View and Disable/Enable Programs:**

   - You will see a list of programs that start automatically with your computer.

   - Uncheck the box next to a program to disable it at startup.

### Startup Folder:

Additionally, some programs may place shortcuts in the Startup folder to start automatically when you log in. You can access this folder as follows:

1. **Open the Startup Folder:**

   - Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog.

   - Type `shell:startup` and press Enter.

2. **View and Remove Programs:**

   - The Startup folder will open, and you can see shortcuts to programs.

   - Right-click and delete the shortcuts of programs you don't want to start with your computer.

### Registry Editor (Advanced):

If you have advanced knowledge and caution, you can also manage startup programs through the Windows Registry. However, be very careful when making changes to the registry.

1. **Open Registry Editor:**

   - Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog.

   - Type `regedit` and press Enter.

2. **Navigate to the Startup Key:**

   - Go to `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run` for user-specific startup programs or `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run` for system-wide startup programs.

3. **View and Delete Entries:**

   - You will see a list of programs.

   - Right-click and delete entries of programs you don't want to start with your computer.

Remember, when managing startup programs, be cautious not to disable critical system processes or essential programs. Disabling certain programs at startup may affect the functionality of those programs.