How do I delete disabled startup items in msconfig?


  1. Posts : 23
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    How do I delete disabled startup items in msconfig?


    Hello, I been doing some cleaning recently, and in the startup section of msconfig, startup options for programs that I deleted are still there. They're disabled, but how do I get rid of them from the list completely?.
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  2. Posts : 72,046
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello gherrick,

    The tutorial below can help show you how to delete startup items. I find METHOD FIVE with CCleaner is the easiest way, buy either method will work.

    Startup Programs - Change

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #3

    You should be removing/uninstalling any software from the add/remove programs list from with in the control panel, but Brinks tips are perfect advice.
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  4. Posts : 16,155
    7 X64
       #4

    You will find them here:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupfolder

    Just delete the ones that shouldn't still be listed.

    I think Glaryutilitis has a module to do it, or maybe they used to.
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  5. Posts : 23
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Brink said:
    Hello gherrick,

    The tutorial below can help show you how to delete startup items. I find METHOD FIVE with CCleaner is the easiest way, buy either method will work.

    Startup Programs - Change

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
    thanks! i wasn't aware ccleaner could do that :)One more quick question. If i'm using foxit reader, I don't need "Adobe reader speed launcher" right?
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  6. Posts : 1,618
    Win7 Home Premium x64 W10Pro&Home
       #6

    correct
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