Stop uTorrent 2.0 From Auto-Starting in Windows - Guide

Preventing uTorrent 2.0 from Launching on Windows Startup

Users of uTorrent 2.0 may find that the application launches automatically upon Windows boot, even after disabling this behavior within the program’s settings. This guide details the steps to fully prevent automatic startup.

Disabling Startup within uTorrent

First, open uTorrent. Navigate to the Options menu, then select Preferences. Within the General section, locate and uncheck the box labeled "Start uTorrent on system startup."

Confirm your changes by clicking Ok to close the Preferences window.

Utilizing System Configuration (msconfig)

The next step involves using the System Configuration utility. The method for accessing this utility varies slightly depending on your Windows version.

For Windows 7 and Vista, click the Start button and type "msconfig" into the search box. Press Enter to launch the utility.

In Windows XP, access System Configuration by going to Start, then Run, and typing "msconfig."

Disabling uTorrent in System Configuration

Within the System Configuration window, click on the Startup tab. A list of programs configured to launch at startup will be displayed.

Locate "uTorrent" in the list and uncheck the corresponding box. This will prevent it from automatically starting with Windows.

Finally, click Ok to save your changes and close System Configuration.

Following these steps will ensure that uTorrent no longer launches automatically each time your Windows computer is restarted.