How to turn off programs that start with Windows 10

Most  computers  are equipped with a function that starts the application when starting the computer. This brings a lot of convenience to users, but it consumes  RAM  and slows down the system speed, even annoying when unnecessary applications start automatically with the computer. This article will show you 5 simple ways to turn off the program that starts with  Windows 10  !

1. Turn off the program that starts with Windows 10 through Settings

Step 1: Click the Windows icon (Start) > Select Settings or press the Windows + I key combination to open Windows Settings.

Step 2: Click on Apps.

Step 3: Select Startup > Turn off (OFF) the application that you want to disable from starting with Windows.

2. Disable the program that starts with Windows from the Startup folder

One of the functions of the Startup folder is to store  shortcuts  of programs that start up with Windows 10 computers.

Therefore, you can delete shortcuts of programs in the Startup folder to turn off the program's Windows startup function.

Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing the Windows + R key combination > Enter shell:startup in the Open box > Select OK.

Step 2: Click on the shortcut of the program you want to turn off starting with Windows > Press the Delete key.

3. Disable applications that start with Windows using msconfig

- This operation is applicable on versions of Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (with slight difference in interface).

- Before doing this, you should create a system restore point or  backup , back up your computer data so that you can restore it if unexpected problems occur.

- In case you perform these steps on controlled networks, such as work networks, public networks, it may be disabled by the network administrator.

Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing the Windows + R key combination > Enter msconfig > Select OK.

Step 2: In the System Configuration window, select Services to see a list of all the services of the computer > Tick select Hide all Microsoft services to hide Microsoft services.

Next, uncheck the unnecessary services > Select Apply.

Step 3: Switch to the Startup tab > Click Open Task Manager.

Note: For Windows 7 / Windows 8 versions, you can work directly at the Startup tab without going to the Task Manager.

Step 4: After navigating to Startup of Task Manager, right-click on the application you want to turn off starting with Windows > Select Disable.

4. Turn off apps that start with Windows 10 from Task Manager

Step 1: Open Task Manager in 1 of 2 ways:

+ Method 1: Press the key combination Ctrl + Shift + Esc

+ Method 2: Right-click an empty space in the Taskbar > Select Task Manager.

Step 2: Select More details.

Step 3: Select Startup > Right-click on the program you want to turn off starting with Windows > Select Disable.

5. Disable applications that start with Windows with CCleaner

About CCleaner software:

CCleaner  is a freeware. This software supports cleaning the system, finding and deleting junk files, managing and uninstalling software, applications, . and some other features for the computer.

CCleaner supports on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and macOS platforms  .

Step 1: Download and install CCleaner software for Windows HERE.

Step 2: Access CCleaner software > Select Tools tab > Click Startup .

Step 3: In the Windows section, select the application you want to disable from starting with Windows > Select Disable.

6. Answers to some related questions

What is the effect of programs that launch with Windows?

- Answer: Programs that start automatically with Windows are sometimes quite useful if it is a program that you use often. However, this also consumes RAM, slowing down the system speed.

Disabling programs that start with Windows frees up significant amounts of RAM from those applications and improves the performance of your computer and other applications.

How to turn off applications running in the background on Windows?

Answer: You can turn off applications running in the background on Windows in many ways such as using Windows Settings, Task Manager,  Registry Editor ,  Command Prompt , PowerShell or through battery saving mode.

How to disable applications that start with Windows 7?

- Answer: For Windows 7, you can use the "msconfig" command in the Run dialog box, or use CCleaner software as instructed in  item 3 ,  item 5 .

The above article introduces 5 simple ways to turn off applications that start with Windows 10. Hope this information helps you. 

Jessica Tanner

Update 24 September 2021