TechTried-and-true tip
Prune startup programs in Windows Task Manager
Disable unneeded startup programs in the Windows Task Manager to help your PC start faster.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
How to do it
- Open Task Manager and choose the “Startup” tab (called “Autostart” in German). This applies to Windows 10/8.1; in Windows 11 the menu name may differ.
- Disable entries you don't need. Don't turn off your antivirus software.
Sources
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- heise.de (opens in a new tab)
Der Windows-Start wird durch automatisch geladene Programme ausgebremst.
