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How to Disable Background Apps Windows 11
Disable Background Apps in the Settings app 1. Launch the Windows Settings app. 2. Click "Apps" on the left sidebar, then "Apps & features." 3. Locate the app, then click the "three-dot...
David1826 Disable Background Apps for all users with Group Policy Editor
1. Enter gpedit.msc into the Run text box by pressing Win + R.
2. Navigate to "Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\App Privacy"
3. Double-click the "Let Windows apps run in the background" policy in the right pane.
4. Select the "Disabled" choice, then select "Apply" and "OK."
Does settings this to disabled actually disable background apps, or just disable the policy that manages them?