Stop Applications That Auto-start On Startup in Vista

There are 2 ways to stop applications that auto-start when you login to Windows Vista. You can either use the System Configuration Utility or the new Software Explorer in Windows Defender

Method 1: System Configuration Utility

• Click on the Start Button, enter msconfig and hit Enter.
• Click on the Startup tab.
• Uncheck items that you do want to auto-start and click OK.
  

Method 2: Windows Defender

• Click on the Start Button, enter Windows Defender and hit Enter.
• Click on the Tools from the top menu bar.
• Click on Software Explorer and select Show for All Users.
• Select an application to either Remove or Disable.