Cleaning The Startup Process

When you switch on the computer one of the primary processes is the running of the programs in the Windows Startup. Many programs are by default necessary in this startup process. However, if you have many programs installed on your computer, there’s always the chance that there’s something that’s been added to the startup without you knowing about it. This eventually leads to the system exhibiting a lag, and overall performance reduces. Eventually you must group the startup programs that can cause your system to cause this lag. The best option is to remove this group of unnecessary programs from your startup in Windows, something also known as cleaning the startup.

To initiate this process you must first identify all the programs that are scheduled to start when you switch on the power supply. Typically, all startup program icons can be found in the system tray. For queries about the importance of certain programs contact Windows support. You can start the cleanup process by following these instructions:

Instructions to clean the startup process:

• The first step is to backup your system. Prior to starting any work on the files on your system, ensure that you perform a backup of to protect your files, programs and information.
• Now proceed to review and record all the unnecessary startup programs. Expand the system tray by clicking the arrow icon next to the system lock. The system clock is located at the bottom right corner of your desktop.
• Click the Start button on the taskbar in the left bottom corner of the desktop. A menu will appear then choose the Run option. This will open up a dialog box where you have to type msconfig and then click Ok. This opens the System Configuration Utility dialog box.
• In the dialog box click on the Startup tab, which is at the top of the box. This will open up a full list of the programs that begin during the startup process. Each program is accompanied with a check box. Untick the programs you wish to remove from the list you made before. You can also choose to add any programs by checking them. Then click the Apply button and then Ok. Proceed to shut down your system, else the changes will not apply. Now restart the system, and you will find all those programs removed from the tray.

You can contact Windows support if you wish to know further about any issues faced during Windows startup process. Cleaning up the start process will boost your system’s performance and reduce lag considerably.