Turn off programs that start with the system on Windows 10

One of the solutions to speed up Windows 10 at the boot stage is to turn off the programs that start with the system.By default, some programs like Skype, Evernote and TeamViewer will automatically start up with the system.

On Windows 7 and earlier versions, to remove or disable startup programs on the system, you can use the System Configuration utility. On Windows 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10, in addition to the above, to remove or disable these programs you must use Task Manager. Here are a few ways to turn off Windows 10 startup programs, speed up your Windows 10 boot.

1. Shortcuts to start Windows 10 in Hibernate mode or quickly turn off

1. Turn off the application that starts with Windows with msconfig

Note:

1. This applies to Windows versions, just a little different from the interface.
2. Before you start, you should create a system restore point or back up your computer so you can recover it in case of unexpected problems.
3. If you perform these steps on controlled networks, the network example at work, the tool in this step may be disabled by the agency's network administrator.

To disable applications that start with Windows in msconfig on Windows 10, do the following:

Press Windows + R to open the Run window> enter msconfig and press Enter .

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In the System Configuration window, select the Services tab, which will display a list of all computer services. At the bottom of the window there is an option to Hide all Microsoft services , you can tick it to hide Microsoft services , then uncheck the services that you don't need. For example, in the picture I unchecked some Adobe services, Advanced SystemCare, Mozilla (because I use Chrome as the main, Firefox only tests the feature, if you use Firefox itself, do not deselect this). Click Apply when you're done selecting.

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You open the Startup tab, on Windows 7 and earlier, you can uncheck the applications that do not want to start with the system here, but on Windows 10 it will point you to Task Manager, you do the next step 2 below ok

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2. Use Task Manager

Step 1 :

Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc . Alternatively, right-click any space on the Taskbar and then click Task Manager.

Step 2 :

On the Task Manager window, click the More detail button.

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Step 3 :

Next click on the Startup tab.

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Step 4 :

Here, right-click the programs that you want to stop booting with Windows 10 system, then click Disable to finish.

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When you have finished shutting down the applications, you restart the computer and it will load without the services and programs that start with the computer you have unchecked in steps 1 and 2.

3. Delete the programs started with the system from the Startup folder

Shortcuts for programs that start with Windows 10 are stored in a folder called Startup. You can delete the program shortcut in this Startup folder to prevent the program from starting up with the system on Windows 10.

Step 1 :

Open the Run command window by pressing the Windows + R key combination.

Step 2 :

On the Run command window, enter shell: startup into it and press Enter to open the Startup folder.

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Step 3 :

Select the program shortcut you want to remove from the programs started with the system on Windows 10 and then press the Delete key to delete.

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4. Use CCleaner

Step 1 :

Download CCleaner and install it.

Download CCleaner and install it here.

Step 2 :

Next open CCleaner which you just installed, then click Tools and then click Startup .

Step 3 :

At the Windows tab, select the programs you want to remove from the programs that start with the system, then click Disable .

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Refer to some of the following articles:

1. Why is it disabled but Cortana still runs in the background?

1. Instructions to disable Cortana on Windows 10 Anniversary Update

1. How to use Cortana to turn off or restart Windows 10?

Good luck!