Temporarily prevent StartUp folder programs from launching
It is possible to prevent the programs in your Windows StartUp folder from automatically launching. This is helpful for troubleshooting issues or for fast boot-ups. Start your PC, and when you see the Windows logo screen, hold down the Shift key until Windows is fully finished loading (keep holding down Shift until the disk stops churning). Next time your restart, all your startup programs will run again (unless you hold down the Sift key again of course). This method does not turn off services which run from the System Registry and works with any version of Windows from 95 onwards.
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