How to Stop Windows Apps From Opening on Startup

Jul. 19, 2024

To optimize performance on Windows 10 or 11, the first step I take is to stop apps from opening on startup. It significantly improves the boot time and just after the login, the PC remains responsive and usable. Launching multiple apps at once during boot is a bad practice. So in this article, I have compiled a short guide on how to prevent apps from launching on startup.

Stop Apps From Opening on Startup on Windows 11

There are two ways you can use to prevent apps from starting when Windows 11 boots up.

Using Windows Settings

Using Task Manager

Like Windows 11, you can also stop apps from opening on startup within Windows 10.

Using Windows Settings

Using Task Manager

So this is how you can prevent apps from opening on startup on Windows 11 and 10. If you are also looking for ways tospeed up your Windows PC, we have a dedicated guide ready for you. Finally, if you are facing any issues, let us know in the comments below.

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