As a rule of thumb, it’s never wise to have many apps running other than the essentials. If you notice that your computer is taking longer to start, the system becomes sluggish quickly, or certain apps keep popping up (I’m looking at you, Spotify) as you sign in to your account, Windows 11 provides different methods to disable programs at startup through the Settings app, Task Manager, Startup folder, and Registry. This guide will teach you how to stop programs from running on startup automatically on Windows 11 22H2 or version 21H2.
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Disable programs at startup on Windows 11
To disable startup apps on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the apps will no longer run automatically on startup, speeding up the startup process and overall system performance.
Disable programs at startup from Task Manager on Windows 11
To prevent apps from launching automatically on startup from Task Manager, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the programs will stop launching every time the computer starts.
Disable programs at startup from Startup folder on Windows 11
To remove apps from the Startup folder to stop them from starting automatically, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the applications will no longer impact the startup experience of Windows 11.
Disable programs at startup from Registry on Windows 11
Alternatively, it’s possible to disable startup programs from the Registry by deleting their entries from Run and StartupApproroved keys. To disable programs at startup from the Registry on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the programs will be disabled at startup, speeding up the startup process of Windows 11.
If none of these methods work, you may need to disable the option from within the application settings instead of the Windows settings. Since each application is different, you may need to check the developer’s documentation for more specific details. It’s worth noting that in addition to startup programs, Windows 11 also includes a feature that restarts apps automatically to restore the last session and help you to pick up where you left off quickly. If you don’t want apps restarting automatically, you need to disable the feature with these instructions. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
