This Itechguide teaches you how to stop programs from running at startup Windows 10. The guide covers steps for 2 methods to stop programs from running at startup – from apps Start-up or from Task Manager.
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How to Stop Programs from Running at Startup on Windows 10 from App Startup
- Right-click the Windows 10 Start menu and click Settings.
- On the Windows Settings screen, click Apps.
- Then, on the left pane of Apps & features, click Startup.
- Finally, to stop a program or app from running at startup, on the Startup screen, toggle the button beside the app from On to Off.
How to Stop Programs from Running at Startup on Windows 10 from Task Manager
- Right-click Start menu and click Task Manager.
- When Windows Task Manager opens, click the Start-up tab.
- To disable an app or program from starting at start-up, highlight the program (click on it once).
- When the program or app is highlighted, if it is enabled to start at start-up, at the bottom right of the Task Manager Start-up tab, click Disable.
- The Start-up status will change from Enabled to Disabled. To enable the app to start at Start-up, on the bottom right, click Enable.
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