How To Disable Or Enable Startup Apps In Windows

How To Disable Or Enable Startup Apps In Windows

In this video I will show you how to to disable startup applications or programs in your Windows 10 PC. I will be demonstrating the process by disabling two startup apps using two different methods. This guide can also be used to enable startup apps that were disabled by default or that were disabled by you previously.

Steps To Disable Or Enable Startup Apps In Windows:

Method 1: Startup Apps In System Settings:

1. Navigate to the bottom left hand corner of your task bar to your search box and type "Startup Apps"
2. Once done, click "Open", to open up Startup Apps in your system settings
3. You will now be able to see a full list of all your startup applications/programs, their status, and their start-up impact on your computer
4. To disable a startup app, simply click on the toggle to change it from "On" to "Off". To enable a startup app, click on the toggle to change it from "Off" to "On"
5. Once you have adjusted the status(es) of your desired startup app(s), left click on the "X" at the top right hand corner to confirm the changes you have just made.

Method 2: Start-up Apps In Task Manager (Start-up tab):

1. Navigate to the bottom left hand corner of your task bar to your search box and type "Task Manager"
2. Once done, click "Open", to open up the Task Manager app
3. The Task Manager app will now open in the the Processes tab. Click the "Start-up" tab near the top of your Task Manager app
4. To disable a start-up app, simple right click on it and left click on Disable. To enable a Start-up app, right click on it and left click on Enable
5. One you have adjusted the status(es) of your desired startup app(s), left click on the "X" at the top right hand corner of your Task Manager app to confirm the changes you have just made.

Congratulations, you have successfully disabled or enabled startup apps in Windows 10

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Context 0:37 Method 1: Enable or Disable Startup Apps In System Settings: 2:30 Method 2: Enable or Disable Start-up Apps In Task Manager 4:09 Closing & Outro

Startup Apps: Apps can be configured to start when you log in to your computer. In most cases apps will start minimised or may only start a background task. Apps or Programs which are set to startup when you turn on your PC, will have an impact on your computers boot time. Your PC will require more time to start, so keep that in mind when you’re looking for the quickest computer boot time.

What is Start-up impact? Start-up impact is the degree of impact from CPU and disk activity, measured during start-up and updated with each restart. Apps/Programs which are disabled upon system boot, will have no impact (positive impact). Apps/Programs which are enabled upon system boot, will have an impact howeve ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFvMc76-0-Q