Wonder why your PC takes forever to boot?
It’s probably overloaded with startup programs — apps that launch every time you turn on your computer.
Here’s how to take control and boot faster.
✅ 1. Open the Startup Manager
Press:
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Ctrl + Shift + Esc→ Task Manager -
Go to Startup tab
Here you’ll see:
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Startup apps
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Their impact (Low, Medium, High)
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Enable/Disable status
✅ 2. Disable unnecessary startups
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Right-click → Disable
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Only keep essentials like:
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Antivirus
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Cloud sync (if used daily)
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✅ Disable everything else (especially chat apps, updaters, launchers).
✅ 3. Use Autoruns for deeper control
Download Autoruns by Microsoft:
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Shows startup entries that Task Manager hides
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Includes services, scheduled tasks, drivers, etc.
✅ Be cautious — only disable known unnecessary entries.
✅ 4. Watch for hidden startup locations
Startup items can also hide in:
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Task Scheduler
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Registry (
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run) -
Common Startup folder
Clean these carefully to prevent auto-starting junk.
✅ 5. Impact on performance
Disabling unnecessary startups can:
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Cut boot time by 30–60%
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Free up RAM and CPU at login
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Make your system feel much more responsive
Key points to remember
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Fewer startup programs = faster boot
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Use Task Manager and Autoruns to manage startups
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Disable apps you don’t need immediately after boot
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Clean hidden startup entries in Registry and Task Scheduler
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Every second saved at boot improves your day