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Why? Too many startup applications!
My computer has become very slow to start, and I believe it’s because there are too many applications launching automatically when I turn on my device. I want to understand why this is happening and ...
That’s a very common cause of slow boot times. Many programs add themselves to Windows startup by default so they’re ready to use immediately, but having too many of them can noticeably delay startup.
How to see what’s starting with Windows
The easiest way is through Task Manager:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- If needed, click More details.
- Select the Startup apps tab.
- Review the Startup impact column.
- Right-click programs you don’t need immediately after signing in and choose Disable.
Disabling a startup app does not uninstall it. It simply prevents it from launching automatically.