🔹 Step 1: Open Task Manager
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard
• Or right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager
🔹 Step 2: Go to Startup Apps
• In Task Manager, click on the Startup (or Startup Apps) tab
• If you don’t see tabs, click “More details” at the bottom
🔹 Step 3: Review the List
• You’ll see a list of apps that run when your PC starts
• Check the Startup Impact column (High, Medium, Low)
🔹 Step 4: Disable Unnecessary Apps
• Right-click on an app you don’t need at startup
• Click Disable
💡 Examples of apps you can usually disable:
• Music players
• Chat apps
• Game launchers
• Updaters (non-essential ones)
🔹 Step 5: Restart Your PC
• Restart your computer to apply changes
• Notice faster boot time and improved performance
⚠️ Important Tips
• ❌ Don’t disable antivirus or security software
• ❌ Avoid disabling system-related apps if unsure
• ✅ When in doubt, search the app name before disabling
✨ Bonus Tip
You can also manage startup apps via:
• Settings → Apps → Startup (on Windows 10/11)