How to stop apps from auto opening on startup from Windows 11?

To stop apps from auto opening on startup. Disabling background apps is a good complementary step to prevent apps from running in the background after startup, which can help improve performance and reduce lag. However, it doesn't completely stop apps from launching automatically when you start your PC; it only prevents them from running in the background when they are already open.

Disable Background Apps If you want to Stop Apps from Auto Opening on Startup:

1. Open Settings

   Press Windows + I to open Settings.

2. Navigate to Privacy & Security

   Click on Privacy & security in the left sidebar.

3. Go to Background Apps

  Scroll down and select Background apps.

4. Turn Off Background Apps

  Toggle Let apps run in the background to Off.

  Alternatively, you can leave it on and manually disable specific apps by toggling off the switches next to each app.

Impact:

Disabling background apps reduces resource usage when apps are not actively in use.

It can also prevent certain apps from running background processes even if they don't automatically open on startup.