Important places and paths

Startup Locations

Registry paths (go to Run (Windows+R) and type regedit)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run



// HKEY_CURRENT_USER path is use for startup programs work in current user.
// HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE path is use for startup programs work entire computer.

Startup folder


C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp



// Whatever program , shortcut or file in this folder will launch with computer startup.

Other

Disable them from task manager (Windows 8+)