Removing programs from startup

The System Configuration Utility makes removal of items from the system startup very easy. Once you know the item that you want to remove, uncheck the check box next to the item.

Then, once you have unchecked all of the items that you no longer want to start at startup, click the OK button. This will cause a new window to pop up that asks if you would like to reboot now or later. Choose what is most convenient for you, as it has no effect on the changes you just made.

Once you reboot, the program should no longer be loaded. This procedure will work for the majority of the programs configured to start up automatically. You may notice, however, that a few sneaky applications refuse to go down without a fight. This next section will help you exterminate those.