To manage startup programs, you can use the Task Manager in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to disable them, while Windows 7 users can use the built-in System Configuration Utility.

You can make a Program run on startup or boot, every time automatically in Windows 11/10 using the Startup folder, Registry, Task Scheduler or Freeware.

Startup programs can be a nuisance, especially if they slow down your computer. Here's how to disable startup programs in Windows 11, so you can get your computer up and running faster.

Tap the programs you'd like to add to the Startup Manager list. Tap the check box next to each program in the Startup Manager list to enable an automatic launch for those programs.

Windows 10 offers control over a wider range of auto-starting programs directly from Task Manager. To start, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager and then click the Startup tab.

Bothered by programs that start when you boot your computer, or want to add a new one? You need to know how to change startup programs. It's quick and easy.