If you're wondering why your Windows PC takes forever to start up when you start it up, chances are those apps that open automatically during the boot process are to blame. However, not all of these programs are essential, so it can be very convenient for any user. Learn how to remove startup programs from Windows 10 and 11.
It should be noted that the problems are not only limited to a slower start. Many of these programs also work in the background, which affects our computer's memory. As a consequence, we may find, for example, that it is slower and less fluid to change from one program to another. This is because The processing capacity of our computer is saturated.
What are startup programs in Windows?
The startup programs are those applications that run automatically when our computer starts up. These are programs that can be very useful in some cases. For example, it is very convenient that the browser (which most of us use when we sit in front of the computer) starts automatically when we turn on the PC.
In principle, adding programs to your computer's startup is not bad, since they are there to make our lives a little easier. Problems come when there are too many startup programs. That is when the situations that we already know appear: less processing speed, unnecessary consumption of resources and even greater battery consumption.
Why disable startup apps?
To reduce the waiting time between the moment we turn on the PC until we can start using it, the best solution is none other than disable some unnecessary applications from Windows startup. In the following paragraphs we explain what methods exist and how it is done.
There is no need to be afraid to perform this operation. Even if we disable all startup programs the system will continue to work. However, the most prudent thing is only uninstall the ones we don't really need. There are others that, although they may seem irrelevant, fulfill important functions, such as antivirus or file synchronization programs for cloud services.
Let's see below what are the steps to remove Windows startup programs.
Remove Startup Programs via Settings
It is the first method that we can use to remove startup programs in Windows. If we want to do it from Windows 10, all we have to do is go to the search box and type «Startup applications». Then we click on the option and the screen like the one shown in the image above will appear.
On this screen we will be able to use the slider buttons to turn apps on or off. Logically, the fewer programs activated, the faster our computer will start up and the better its overall performance.
The method in Windows 11 It is quite similar, although The way to access this menu is a little different. First you have to open Windows Settings, then select Applications and, once there, click Start. After this, we will arrive at the same start applications screen that we have seen in Windows 10. The general aesthetic is somewhat different, but the way to activate or deactivate applications is the same.
How to do it from the task manager
El Windows Task Manager It is a very useful tool that we can use in many ways. Of course, it will also help us remove startup programs in Windows.
To open the Task Manager in Windows 10, right-click on an empty space on the taskbar and, from the menu, select the option «Task Manager". Sometimes the full screen does not appear, so it is necessary to open the entire box by clicking on the "More details" button.
Then we go to the "Home" tab, where all the applications are shown. Some of them are configured to start with Windows and the option to enable or disable them.
In Windows 11 the method varies slightly. To access the Task Manager we can type its name in the search box or click on the Windows icon. Now, you have to go to the sidebar and select «Booster applications» This way we will directly access the box that we have already seen in the case of Windows 10.
Through the application itself
The third method is a little more laborious, since it consists of doing it from the same application. This initially requires a greater effort (you have to go one by one) and it is also not possible in all cases. However, if what we want is delete only a specific startup application, is the most appropriate resource.
There are some programs that, once installed, are already configured to run during startup without our authorization. You just have to search a little among the options of these applications to find the setting that will allow us to remove them from the start.