Temporarily disable Startup applications in Windows easily

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If for some reason, y'all need to just temporarily disable startup programs from starting upwards during boot fourth dimension, you tin can exercise so easily. This worked in Windows XP – but does not work in later versions.

Temporarily disable Startup applications in Windows

But concord down the Shift key during the logon procedure. This volition prevent Windows from starting up the programs or shortcuts located in the following folders:

C\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Offset Carte\Programs\Startup  C\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Carte du jour\Programs\Startup

To disable the programs or shortcuts you lot must hold downwardly the SHIFT key until the desktop icons appear. Holding down the SHIFT key is a improve alternative than temporarily deleting or moving programs and shortcuts considering this procedure affects only the current user session.

To use the SHIFT key to disable programs and shortcuts in startup folders, log off the computer. At present in the Welcome to Windows dialog box, press Ctrl+Alt+Del.

In the Log On to Windows dialog box, type your user proper name and password and then click OK. Immediately hold down the SHIFT central. The mouse cursor changes shape from a plain pointer to a pointer with an hourglass. Continue to agree down the SHIFT key until the Windows desktop icons appear and the mouse cursor stops changing shape.

This is especially useful if you need to troubleshoot Windows kickoff-up issues or logon delays.

Anand Khanse is the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, a ten-year Microsoft MVP (2006-16) & a Windows Insider MVP. Delight read the entire post & the comments first, create a Organisation Restore Point before making whatsoever changes to your organisation & be conscientious about whatever tertiary-party offers while installing freeware.