How to Add Programs to Windows 7 Startup

Microsoft has made many changes in Windows 7 Operating System. Startup program settings are similar to those of previous operating systems. Startup folder is the folder which contains the links to programs which are started when Windows is booted. This blog explains how to add a program to the Windows 7 startup to start the program automatically when Windows starts.

• Click the Windows “Start” button and select “All Programs.”

• Right-click the “Startup” folder and select “Open All Users.” This option opens the start up folder for all users on the computer.

• Choose “Explore” to open the folder for the currently logged-in user only.

• Go to the file or folder you want to add to start up and right-click and select the option “Copy Shortcut” from the menu. Alternatively you can also create a shortcut on desktop.

• Now paste this shortcut in the startup folder which you opened in first step.

Windows 7 Crash - How to Fix Windows 7 Crashes

Windows 7 crashes is one of the major problem. The system crashes randomly - right after login, in the middle of playing a game, while working on a file, during web surfing, among others. Some users call this fault the "black screen of death" (BSOD) where the screen of their computer will turn to black and eventually crash. The Windows 7 crash can be very frustrating, but there are ways to fix the problem.

1. Upgrade your memory or RAM. All software installed in your computer requires a certain amount of RAM in order to run properly. Besides these applications, your OS requires resources to run. To let these applications run smoothly without the crashing, free up some space or upgrade your memory.

2. Remove Spyware and Viruses. Make sure to always perform a scan to check for spyware and virus infections. There may be hidden and dormant malware in your computer. Delete these malicious files from your system. Always keep your computer updated with the latest virus definitions and security updates.

3. Fix Windows 7 Registry. The registry is a database which stores records of all your computer's activities. It contains settings and options that Windows continually references during operation. Over time, more and more data are added into the registry making it congested with redundant entries. These entries are no longer valid thus causing crashes especially in newer operating systems like Windows 7.