Windows Automatic Startup Locations

The user Startup folder—The user's Startup folder is the most common location for programs that Windows automatically loads at boot time. You can find the user Startup folder at Documents and Settings, user, Start Menu, Programs, Startup.

1. Where are Windows startup programs located?
2. Where do I find startup programs in Windows 10?
3. Where is startup in registry?
4. Does Windows 10 have a startup sound?
5. How do I remove startup programs in Windows 10?
6. How do I manage startup programs?
7. What startup programs can I disable Windows 10?
8. How can I speed up my computer with Windows 10?
9. How do I find my startup programs in the registry?
10. Why is it a good idea to check the Startup folder?
11. How do I turn off startup programs in Windows 7?
12. Why does Windows 10 have no startup sound?
13. How do I turn off the startup sound?
14. How do I get Windows 10 to start sound on Windows 7?

Where are Windows startup programs located?

The Current User Startup Folder is located here: C:\Users\[User Name]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.

Where do I find startup programs in Windows 10?

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Startup. Make sure any app you want to run at startup is turned On. If you don't see the Startup option in Settings, right-click the Start button, select Task Manager, then select the Startup tab. (If you don't see the Startup tab, select More details.)

Where is startup in registry?

Add a new startup application

1. Open your registry and find the key:
2. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
3. For each program you want to start automatically create a new string value using a descriptive name, and set the value of the string to the program executable.

Does Windows 10 have a startup sound?

In Windows , the actual startup sound is default. However, as a workaround, you can check Play Windows Startup sound on the Sounds tab. ... Click on Browse button and choose the location of the new sound (Which you want to set as system default sound for Windows startup). Click on Apply and OK button.

How do I remove startup programs in Windows 10?

Step 1: Open Run command box by simultaneously pressing the Windows logo and R keys. Step 2: In the field, type shell:startup, and then press Enter key to open the Startup folder. Step 3: Select the program shortcut that you want to remove from Windows 10 startup, and then press Delete key.

How do I manage startup programs?

In Windows 8 and 10, the Task Manager has a Startup tab to manage which applications run on startup. On most Windows computers, you can access the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc, then clicking the Startup tab. Select any program in the list and click the Disable button if you don't want it to run on startup.

What startup programs can I disable Windows 10?

Commonly Found Startup Programs and Services

• iTunes Helper. If you have a "iDevice" (iPod, iPhone, etc.), this process will automatically launch iTunes when the device is connected with the computer. ...
• QuickTime. ...
• Apple Push. ...
• Adobe Reader. ...
• Skype. ...
• Google Chrome. ...
• Spotify Web Helper. ...
• CyberLink YouCam.

How can I speed up my computer with Windows 10?

Tips to improve PC performance in Windows 10

1. 1. Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows and device drivers. ...
2. Restart your PC and open only the apps you need. ...
3. Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance. ...
4. 4. Make sure the system is managing the page file size. ...
5. Check for low disk space and free up space. ...
6. Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.

How do I find my startup programs in the registry?

To view the applications loaded at startup, type the following command: MSH HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run> get-itemproperty . This will list all the registry values under this key. The same steps can be repeated for the HKey_Current_User folder.

Why is it a good idea to check the Startup folder?

The Windows startup folder is a special folder on your computer because any programs you place inside it will automatically run when you start your PC. This lets you automatically start important software so you don't have to remember to run it yourself.

How do I turn off startup programs in Windows 7?

How To Disable Startup Programs In Windows 7 and Vista

1. Click the Start Menu Orb then in the search box Type MSConfig and Press Enter or Click the msconfig.exe program link.
2. From within the System Configuration tool, Click Startup tab and then Uncheck the program boxes that you would like to prevent from starting when Windows starts.

Why does Windows 10 have no startup sound?

They did, it's just that it's turned off by default. To enable the startup sound, type 'sounds' in the start bar, select 'Change System Sounds' and tick the checkbox. ... To enable the startup sound, type 'sounds' in the start bar, select 'Change System Sounds' and tick the checkbox.

How do I turn off the startup sound?

Silence or Change the Startup Sound in Windows

1. Click on the Start menu and type "personalization" into the search box. Hit enter to go to the Personalization panel.
2. Click on "Sounds" to enter the Sound preferences.
3. Uncheck the "Play Windows Startup Sound" box at the bottom of the window. Hit OK.

How do I get Windows 10 to start sound on Windows 7?

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1. Press Windows Key + R and type mmsys. cpl and hit enter.
2. Click the Sounds tab.
3. In the sound scheme drop down list select "Windows Default".
4. Check the option Play Windows Startup Sound check box.
5. Click on Apply.