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How to remove Startup Programs in Windows 10 [Full Guide]
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Updated onMarch 12, 2024
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Does it take a long time to start up your operating system? Maybe the boot process is lengthy because there are many applications that load at startup.
There are different tools to manage startup apps. It can be done via theStartup Manager, Task Manager, Explorer, or Registry editor. Below, you can find a few methods that will guide you through the process of adding or removing the startup apps.
You can, also, learn how to enable or disable different apps.
How to manage Startup Programs in Windows 10
How to remove Startup Programs in Windows 10
You can easily remove startup programs in Windows 10 by using the built-in Startup Manager tool. This tool allows you to configure which programs and apps you want your PC to start upon booting. You can either enable or disable them in just a few clicks.
- Press the key combinationWin + Rand enter the following command:taskmgr /0 /startup. This will open theStartuptab.
2. In theStartuptab, you can observe a list of applications that are starting when your PC boots.
3.Disable startup application:Right-click on the application you want and select from the menu theDisablefeature. The application will no longer start with the OS.
4.Enable startup application:Right-click on the application you want and select from the menu theEnablefeature. In this case, the application will start with the OS.
Use the File Explorer
Use the registry
Looking for the Windows 10 Startup Folder? Check out this amazing guide that will point you to its location in no time.
Use the Group Policy Editor
If you want to add applications to startup, you can do so usingGroup Policy Editor. We have to mention that this tool isn’t available in Home versions of Windows, but if you’re using Pro or Enterprise version, this tool should be available for you.
To add an application to startup using Group Policy Editor, do the following:
This is a simple method, but in order to use it, you need to have Pro or Enterprise version of Windows. If you’re a Home user, you’ll have to look for a different solution.
Use the Task Scheduler
Windows comes with a useful tool called Task Scheduler. Using this tool you can set certain applications to start at a specific time, but you can also use it to add applications to startup.
The tool is relatively simple to use, and you can create startup applications by following these steps:
After doing that, the desired application will start automatically every time with Windows. Task Scheduler is a powerful tool and it allows you to configure your tasks any way you want.
This method is perfect for advanced users who want to have full control over their tasks and startup applications. Even if you’re a basic user, you should be able to add applications to startup by using this solution.
Use dedicated tools to manage Startup programs
If previous solutions seem a bit complicated for you, you might need something more user-friendly. Not long ago we covered thebest apps to manage startup items, and while most of these apps allow you to disable or remove startup items, some of them have the ability to add new apps to the startup.
Most of these applications are free and relatively simple to use, so we strongly suggest that you check them out if you’re looking for a user-friendly way to add startup items.
Check programs’ configuration
The simplest way to add a program to startup (or remove startup programs) is to check its configuration. Most applications can start automatically with Windows, and in order to do that, you just have to check their settings.
Now you just have to findstart with Windowsor similar option and check it. After doing that, the application will automatically start as soon as Windows starts.
As you can see, this is a simple method but it requires you to check and change individual settings for all applications that you want to add to startup.
Keep in mind that some applications don’t even support the startup option, so this method won’t work for them.
Many of these tips can be applied if you want todisable startup programs on Windows 7, so don’t hesitate to try them.
There you go, some quick and simple methods that will allow you to manage the startup apps. How do you handle startup apps? Share your experience with us by leaving a comment below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
