Updated: 28 September 2026 · Applies to: Windows 10 and Windows 11
Programs that start with Windows slow down booting. Turn off the ones you do not need.
Steps (Windows 10 and 11)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager (click More details if needed).
- Open the Startup tab (Startup apps in Windows 11).
- Right-click a program you do not need at startup and choose Disable.
The Startup impact column shows which programs slow boot the most. Keep security software enabled.
Note: Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025; upgrade to Windows 11 to keep getting security updates.
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