Stop Apps From Opening or Running at Startup in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
38Stop Apps From Opening or Running at Startup in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
If you want to know how to stop apps from opening on startup, we understand why: it's one of the most annoying things about installing software on a Windows or Mac device.
Yes, you may well want Spotify or Steam starting up with your computer, but if every app does this against your will, you’re just wasting memory and system resources for the sake of it, delaying boot-up times and reducing performance.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
prevent programs from starting automatically in windows 11
how to prevent programs from starting up on windows 11
Too many startup apps can be a drag on your PC’s performance. Here's how to prevent apps from automatically starting when you sign into Windows 10 or 11.
On Windows 11, as part of the installation process, apps can register with the system to launch automatically during startup. They can also configure specific services to run in the background to perform certain tasks, including speeding up the app startup process.
Although this feature can be helpful for some applications you use frequently, you can end up with many apps and services running at startup, which can make the startup process take longer and drain battery.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.