How do I keep programs from running in the back ground?
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Are you running on Windows? I can't help you with other operating systems.\n\nTo terminate programs:\n1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete\n2. Select each program you want to stop\n3. Click the End Task button after each selection\n4. Click the Cancel button when finished\n\nTo stop programs from starting to begin with:\n1. Go to the Start menu and click on Run\n2. Type in "msconfig"\n3. Click on the Startup tab\n4. Disable the programs you want to stop by checking them\n5. Click the Okay button when finished\n6. Restart your computer if prompted
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If you have Windows, do this  Start -> Run -> type in msconfig press ok\n\nIn this command go to startup and all the boxes that are checked, uncheck all the ones you DONT need when you start the PC up, all these programs run when you start the PC and take up processor power.  Just be careful, if it is a Microsoft one, or a System32 one dont uncheck it, the system needs those to run.
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go to start/run msconfig then go to startup tab and disable it there...
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Even if you click exit on them, they will return because most of them are automatically starting up. If you need the program running, most will have a "hide taskbar icon" somewhere in the preferences. Also, look for something like "automatically  startup with windows".\n\nYou can download a free utility called Winpatrol at http://www.winpatrol.com where you can disable various startups from hidden places on your computer.
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Not all running programs should appear on your task bar.  A lot of programs are designed to run in the background without you noticing.
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you can use reg cleaner or just disable it in msconfig\nyou can run msconfig on run... just type msconfig
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I would reduce the number of useless programs that run at startup.  Go to START and click on RUN, then type MSCONFIG.   Go to the Startup section and UNCHECK some of the programs that you don't need. \n\nAlso, you might have SpyWare. You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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Have you checked to see how many programs are running in the back ground ?\n\nLike if you try to burn a DVD & your virus program is running your burner will take much longer.
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disable some heavy startup applications...... or try to repair your  system
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hey type msconfig at run if you dont want programs to bug you at stratup\nbut if windows installer is installing some stuff every time at startup i would give you a permenent solution go to control panel the to automatic updates then turn of automatic updates
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Make sure you are in a file-folder window, not a program window...
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click    START\nclick    RUN\ntype    MSCONFIG\nclick    OK\nclick on STARTUP tab\nunclick green checkmarks of progs u don't want. Really you don't need anything at startup.\n\nclick   APPLY\n\nRestart Computer
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re install the program\nif u want to get the back ground\nright click on desktop and properties and clcik desktop and put another wallaper.\nmaby try another wallpaper if the wallpaper is downlaod form internet please save in the safe place.\nbecause some internet wallpaper r faulty.
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download a free utility called killbox.  That should do the trick.
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At your start menu choose run -> type: msconfig and uncheck all applications you don't want starting and running the entire time.  Most programs want to start on boot up.  The only one i leave checked is my anti virus and firewall none of the others are necessary.
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Well depends on the os you're running. So in general go to your desktop preferences and set up the way you want your programs to run (normal, max, min or other).
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You've got too many programs running in the background.  Try getting rid of some of the stuff you don't use in your systray or startup menu.