How To Change Startup Apps In Windows 10

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Windows 10 gives its users the opportunity to manage startup apps. You get to choose which apps will start when Windows starts. It is pretty easy to change all this. Why making any changes?

Well, the more startup apps, the longer will take for the system to boot. Not just that. You may not even need some apps at startup, and if they are enabled, they can have a huge impact on the system resources. In other words, they can slow it down, and your PC will not run as great as it can. If you want to know how to change startup apps in Windows 10, this guide is for you.

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How to change startup apps in Windows 10

We are going to show you how to disable startup apps, but not just that. You’ll also see the what steps to take if you want to add a specific app to run at startup.

How to disable startup apps in Windows 10

If you want to disable certain startup apps, it is all pretty simple. A few clicks, and you’ll be done. Here is what you need to do.

First, right-click on the Start button
Select Task Manager

Now click on the Startup tab
You’ll see the list of programs there

Now, before you move further, there is something you should keep in mind. If you are not sure what a specific app does, and how important it actually is, you can learn more about it first. When you right-click on the app, there is an option Search Online. So, if you want to learn more about an app before you do anything, click on that option. When you are sure you want to disable it, follow the steps below:

Right-click on the program or app and just click Disable or just click on it and select Disable at the bottom-right of that window

That’s it. You have now disabled a startup app. Next time your PC boots, the app will not run at startup.

If you change your mind and want to make the app run at startup again, just follow the same steps. Go to Task Manager > Startup tab, click on the app of your choice and select Enable.

How to make a specific app run at startup in Windows 10

There might be an app that you use all the time, so it might be useful to make it run at startup. If that’s something you want to do, follow these steps:

Press the Windows Logo Key and R key at the same time
In the window that opens, type the following: shell:startup and hit enter or click OK

Startup folder will now open
Leave the folder open
Click on the Start button
Find an app you want
Right-click on it, select More and then click Open file location

In the file location folder, right-click on the file and click Copy

Now go back to Startup folder you have opened before
Right-click on the blank space in the folder
Select Paste
You will see a shortcut in the Startup folder

That would be it. You are done. Next time your system boots, the app will run at startup.

Now you know how to change startup apps in Windows 10. You can easily enable or disable them, or if you want, you can add a specific app to run at startup. Just follow the steps we have shared in this guide, and you are good to go.

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