The best way to manage system start up options in the Control Panel is to use the System Configuration utility. This utility, also known as “msconfig”, allows you to customize how Windows starts up by allowing you to select which programs and services will be enabled or disabled when Windows starts up. It can also be used to edit the boot options, including whether the computer will boot in safe mode or not.
The System Configuration utility can be accessed through the Control Panel by clicking on “System and Security”, then “Administrative Tools”, and then double-clicking on the “System Configuration” icon. The System Configuration window has five tabs: General, Boot, Services, Startup, and Tools.
In the General tab, there are three choices for how Windows will start up. The choices are Normal startup, Selective startup, and Diagnostic startup. Normal startup launches all installed programs and services as usual. Selective startup will allow you to customize which items will be running when Windows starts up. Diagnostic startup only loads the basic drivers and services required for the operating system to function.
Under the Boot tab, there are settings that allow you to adjust the default settings used for the startup process, such as how long the system needs to wait before loading the operating system, which version of Windows will be loaded, and whether the computer will boot into safe mode or not. You can also set up multiple boot configurations that can be accessed by pressing the F8 key during startup.
The Services tab lets you enable or disable services that are used by Windows. By default, Windows loads all available services when it starts up, but you can choose to disable any or all of them if they are not needed. For example, if you don’t use a printer, you may want to disable the Print Spooler service so that it won’t be loaded on every start up.
The Startup tab allows you to enable or disable programs that start automatically when Windows starts up. By disabling unnecessary programs and services, you can reduce the amount of time it takes for your computer to boot. You can also customize what programs and services will be allowed to run in the background.
The Tools tab contains useful utilities that allow you to manage system resources and troubleshoot problems. For example, you can create a system restore point, view detailed information about the computer’s hardware and software, and optimize the start up sequence.
The System Configuration utility provides a convenient way to manage system start up options in the Control Panel. By using this utility, you can customize how Windows starts up, reduce start up times, and troubleshoot any problems that may occur during the start up process.