Ways to Manage the Startup Programs in Windows 10

Windows 10 is an exceptionally good operating system among all the versions of Windows till now. Microsoft, the developer of this operating system, has worked to add new features and functionalities in Windows. The company has made the Windows 10 fast and responsive, but still, some have reported some issues. Even though the Windows is a fast operating system, it also sometimes work bit slow which is quite frustrating for the user.

The users have revealed that during the startup, the system takes a longer time to boot and become workable. It means the users have to wait longer than before to use the system and begin their work. Well, the Startup apps can be responsible for this problem that is occurring in the system. But, these users should not worry anything as the updates released in a few months this year give the users, ability to modify the startup page.

Since there are some apps that you have to download and install in your system but with the help of Advanced Option in the Settings of the system, a user can manage the Startup Program. Once you manage the Startup program, the slow boot will be fixed for sure, and your computer will boot faster and quicker like it used to. If your computer is booting at a slow rate, then the Startup program can be a factor responsible for it. To fix the problem, follow the steps mentioned below in the guide.

Here’s how to manage the Startup Programs in Windows 10

Disabling Apps Using Settings option

1. Press the Windows key + I button to open the Settings of the system.

2. Find and click Apps from the window.

3. Now navigate to Startup from the left panel of the window.

4. Now, select the apps which you want to remove from Startup.

5. Now, toggle off the buttons to disable the app from Startup.

6. Now, restart your system check the Startup Program is showing the selected apps or not.

Disabling the Apps Using Task Manager

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc key combination to open the Task Manager.

2. Now, click the Startup tab from the toolbar.

3. Move right in the box and find Startup Column to determine apps affecting the Startup time.

4. Now, select an app which you want to remove from Startup.

5. Now, right click on the program and select Disable from the menu opened.

There are two ways, already mentioned above, through which you can easily disable the apps from Startup Program and reduce the boot time. Settings app is providing the facility to manage or modify the Startup Program only in Windows 10 updates appeared in April this year. So if you are still running on the previous versions, you cannot gain the ability to modify the program. Hence to reduce the boot time, you must install the updates first.

John Morrison is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, John has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as www.office.com/setup