How to prevent Windows 10 from reopening folders and applications

To help users reopen previous tasks on Windows 10, we can use the Timeline feature, or Pick up where I left off of Cortana on Windows 10 Fall Creators. Especially with the Pick up where I left off feature, you can reopen folders, applications during the last working session, before turning off the computer or restarting the computer.

However, this feature is not always suitable for use on computers, especially mid-range computers. Or you don't want to reopen all previous sessions, you can reset the system to turn it off.

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How to turn off re-opening the application on Windows 10

1. On Windoss 10 Fall Creators

If you're using this version, just go to the Cortana icon in the Taskbar and then click on the Notebooks icon , find the Pick up where I left Off feature to turn it off.

You can refer to the article in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to reopen the application after restarting.

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2. With Windows 10 Spring Creators 1803

If you are using this version, then you open Settings and choose Cortana , click on Cortana across my devices . In the Help me option, pick up where I left on other devices , change the status to Off mode.

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3. Open the folder again on Windows 10

In case the user only wants to reopen the previously worked directory , Windows will also have this feature, applied from Windows 7 and above. Thus, applications or software will not restart automatically, causing slowdowns.

Open the Windows Explorer interface and click on the View tab and select Options .

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A new dialog box appears, click View then find Restore Restore previous folder windows at logon and select to use. So every time you restart the system, the previously opened folder will be displayed. In case you close any folder and restart or turn off the computer, the folder will not restart.

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Re-opening the application, the software in the previous session on Windows 10 will cause a slowdown, adding actions to turn off the application. If you just want to restart the folder, you can customize it in Windows Explorer.

See more:

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I wish you all success!