Are there programs on your computer that start up when Windows starts that you want to stop? It's a common frustration that can slow down your boot time. If you're running Windows 11, let's check out the various locations where these startup applications hide. There might be other ones out there, but these are the ones that I know of and use to keep my own system free of unwanted startup applications. Check out the video on YouTube for more details on each option: Windows Settings First off, the default area to check is within the Windows Settings app. It's the most user-friendly place to start and where you'll find most of the common startup culprits. There are various ways to get to the settings. You can right click on the start button and click 'Settings', or you can simply search for it in the start menu. Once you're in the Settings window, click on 'Apps' in the left-hand menu, and then scroll down to find and select 'Startup'. The...
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