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Frustrated with Avast always getting started with pc and starting scan. Very annoying


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Percy Yeng
2016/01/25 02:22
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Removed it from startup folder, it comes even then also. Makes my pc slow.
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Answered by
Lokesh Yadav
2016/01/27 09:45
Hi Percy,

For some programs, it’s smart to have them start with Windows, such as anti-virus and firewall software. However, for most programs, starting them at boot-up just wastes resources and extends startup time. There is a tool installed with Windows, called MSConfig, that allows you to quickly and easily see what’s running at startup and disable the programs you prefer to run on our own after startup as needed. 

1. To run MSConfig, open the Start menu and type “msconfig.exe” in the Search box. As you type, results display. When you see “msconfig.exe,” click on it or press Enter, if it is highlighted.

01_starting_msconfig

2. Click the Startup tab on the System Configuration main window. A list of all the startup programs displays with a check box next to each one. To prevent a program from starting up with Windows, select the check box next to the desired program so there is NO check mark in the box. Click OK once you have made your choices.
02_turning_off_startup_programs

3. A dialog box displays telling you that you may need to restart your computer for the changes to take affect. Click Restart to restart your computer immediately. If are not ready to restart your computer, click Exit without restart.

03_restart_dialog

If it doesn't work for you, you can use the below method:

You can improve your computer's performance by preventing unnecessary programs from running automatically when Windows starts.
AutoRuns for Windows is a free tool you can download from the Microsoft website that shows you all of the programs and processes that run when you start Windows.
You can stop a program from running automatically when Windows starts by opening the AutoRuns for Windows program, and then by clearing the check box next to the name of the program you want to stop. AutoRuns for Windows is designed for advanced users.

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Lokesh






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Commented by Percy Yeng
2016-06-07 14:46:06
Autorun feature worked. 
Thanks. 

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