Typical examples of startup programs are Spotify, Skype, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, etc. Various programs responsible for product updates and upgrades are often added to the Startup list and continually poll update servers for new software versions. Other programs may be added without such notifications. Sometimes, while installing a Windows program, the user can include the program in the Startup list. This article demonstrates how to disable programs that you do not want to be launched at Windows boot.Īny program in Windows can become a startup program if it is included in the Startup programs list. Furthermore, you can always return any removed program to the Startup list. Removing a program from the Startup list does not uninstall it, and you can launch it manually any time later.
Startup programs in Windows 7 and Windows 10 are user programs launched automatically after Windows boots up.