What is the role of the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CurrentVersion Run key for startup applications?

[ProfRon]

You ever wonder why some programs fire up right when your PC boots? That HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run key handles it. It's the spot in the registry where Windows jots down apps for all users. I poke around there sometimes to tweak what launches automatically. You can add entries if you want something to start every time. Or delete them to stop junk from hogging resources. It keeps things consistent across logins. I once trimmed mine to speed up boot times. You should check yours too if your startup feels sluggish.

Picture this key as a sneaky reminder list for your machine. It tells Windows to wake up certain programs without you lifting a finger. I rely on it for essentials like my antivirus. You might find old software lurking there from forgotten installs. Messing with it requires care, though. I use tools to edit safely. It influences how your system hums from the get-go. You feel the difference when it's lean.

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