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        "content": "If you\u2019re using **JAWS** (a screen reader) and want to *prevent a program from starting automatically* when Windows boots up, here are step-by-step instructions. These steps work well with screen readers and are designed for Windows **10** and **11**. If you're using an older version of Windows, just let me know \u2014 I\u2019ll give you those steps too.\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 How to Stop a Program from Automatically Starting with Windows\n\n1. Press **Ctrl + Shift + Esc** to open **Task Manager**.  \n   If you don\u2019t see much detail, press **Tab** until you find a **\u201cMore details\u201d** button and press **Enter**. Task Manager will expand.  \n   (JAWS will read out **\u201cTask Manager\u201d** and other window content.)\n\n2. Use **Ctrl + Tab** or **Tab** to move to the **\u201cStartup\u201d** tab. Press **Enter** to select it.  \n   This tab lists all programs that might start when Windows boots. Each one will say \u201cEnabled\u201d or \u201cDisabled\u201d. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/74523/how-to-disable-startup-programs-in-windows/?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. Use the **Up** and **Down arrow** keys to move through the programs. Find the one you want to stop from auto-starting.  \n   (JAWS will read the name and status of each.)\n\n4. When you have the program selected, press **\u201cMenu key\u201d** (or **Shift + F10**) to open the context menu, then press **D** for \u201cDisable\u201d. Alternatively, you might press the **Disable** button if it\u2019s available.  \n   Now its status should change to **\u201cDisabled\u201d**. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/74523/how-to-disable-startup-programs-in-windows/?utm_source=openai))\n\n5. Close the Task Manager by pressing **Alt + F4** or using **File \u2192 Exit**.  \n   Next time you restart your computer, that program should *not* run automatically.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udee0 Other Ways to Stop Auto-Start Programs\n\n- **Via Windows Settings**:  \n  Press **Windows key + I** \u2192 go to **Apps** \u2192 then **Startup**.  \n  There is a list of apps with toggle switches. Find the app you want, and turn its toggle **Off**. ([howtogeek.com](https://www.howtogeek.com/74523/how-to-disable-startup-programs-in-windows/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Within the Program\u2019s Own Settings**:  \n  Many programs include an option like \u201cStart with Windows\u201d, \u201cLaunch at login\u201d, or \u201cAutomatically run at startup\u201d. If you can open the program and navigate to Settings or Preferences, look for that option and turn it off. ([pcworld.com](https://www.pcworld.com/article/477070/how_to_disable_windows_startup_programs.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Startup Folders**:  \n  Some programs place shortcuts in the Startup folder. You can open it by pressing **Windows key + R**, typing `shell:startup` or `shell:common startup`, then pressing **Enter**. If you see a shortcut of the program there, you can delete that shortcut. ([guidingtech.com](https://www.guidingtech.com/top-5-ways-to-disable-startup-apps-on-windows-11/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me which version of Windows you\u2019re using (10, 11, etc.) or the name of the program you want to stop from starting automatically, I can walk you through specifically for that case."
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