How to prevent Windows 10 from reopening applications when booting the computer

The fact that Windows 10 (since Fall Creator Update version) allows you to automatically reopen applications (including browsers and tags on them) running at the time of previous shutdowns makes many users find it difficult. bear.

The reason is that most users often open many applications and browser cards at the same time and when they do not use them, they usually turn off the computer.

To prevent a series of old browser apps and tags from appearing when the computer restarts, users can do one of the following:

How to quickly close applications and browsers on Windows 10:

1. Press Windows + D to minimize all open windows and display the desktop.
2. Press Alt + F4 to open the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
3. Select Shutdown or Restart -> press the OK button (or press the Enter key).

When the computer starts next time, it will not automatically open any application.

How to completely turn off the automatic opening of Windows 10 apps:

Click the Start button -> select Settings -> enter the keyword sign-in options in the Find a setting search box.

Under Privacy , switch off in the Use my sign-in section info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update or restart to Off.

Now, you can rest assured, no matter how your computer is turned on or off, it will not open any other applications but only start Windows 10.

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