HOWTO: Change your startup apps

Changing your startup apps can indeed help improve your device’s performance. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on your instructions:

1. Open Settings:
   • Press Win + I on your keyboard, or click on the Start menu and select Settings.
2. Navigate to Apps:
   • In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on Apps.
3. Access Startup Settings:
   • On the left-hand side menu, click on Startup. This will display a list of all the apps that are set to run when your computer starts.
4. Manage Startup Apps:
   • You’ll see a toggle switch next to each app. Turn off the switch for any apps that you don’t need to start automatically with your device.
   • Recommendation: Consider turning off resource-heavy apps like OneDrive if they aren’t essential immediately after booting up. You can always open them manually when needed.
5. Close Settings:
   • Once you’ve made your adjustments, close the Settings window. Your changes will take effect the next time you restart your computer.

Additional Tips:

• Test Your Changes: After disabling startup apps, restart your computer to see if it boots up faster.
• Re-enable Apps if Necessary: If you find that you miss having a particular app open automatically, you can always go back and turn it back on.

This approach helps optimize your system’s performance by ensuring only essential apps launch on startup.