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HarperKnox
Jan 18, 2026Iron Contributor
How to stop apps from auto opening on startup from Windows 11?
I have a old ThinkPad laptop running Windows 11 and the device becomes a bit lagging after upgrading to latest Windows 11 26H1 via Insider Programs. I can see a couple of apps auto opening on startup...
Zoedop
Oct 08, 2026Iron Contributor
CleanMate's startup manager is the quickest fix. Open it, toggle off the unwanted apps, and restart. They won't auto-open anymore.
https://www.netgeair.com/stop-apps-from-auto-opening-on-windows