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Add, Remove Startup Applications with Windows 8 is easier to understand when the core ideas are paired with practical examples. The sections below explain the topic clearly, highlight useful steps, and point out details that can prevent common errors.
Every time you start Windows 8 it is common to see some applications running automatically with the system. Of course, there are also some applications that we use regularly, but there are also unnecessary applications that can slow down the processing speed of the computer.
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Therefore, it is necessary to remove those "redundant" applications or add other applications that we find necessary. Please refer to our way of doing it.
Add startup application
Step 1 : You find the application you want to add on startup then press Ctrl + C to copy or right click and choose Copy

Step 2 : Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box and enter the command % APPDATA% MicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartup and press Enter

Step 3 : When the Startup folder appears, just paste the application copied above.

Delete the startup application
Step 1 : From the Desktop, right-click on the Taskbar , select Task Manager

Step 2 : Earning the Task Manager interface, click on the Startup tab. Then, the list of startup applications will appear. If you want to delete any application, just click on it and click Disable .

So you already know how to add or remove applications that start with Windows 8 already. Very easy, isn't it?
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Good luck!
FAQ
What should you know about add startup application?
Step 1: You find the application you want to add on startup then press Ctrl + C to copy or right click and choose Copy.
What should you know about delete the startup application?
Step 1: From the Desktop, right-click on the Taskbar, select Task Manager.
What is Add, Remove Startup Applications with Windows 8?
Every time you start Windows 8 it is common to see some applications running automatically with the system.
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