Boot faster by managing Windows startup items. Startup programs can slow down your computer's boot time if left unchecked, but managing them is simple. Let's walk through how to check, disable, and remove Windows startup apps using tools like Task Manager Settings, the Startup folder, and the registry editor. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel. For more tech content like this, Steps to check and manage Method One, task Manager, right click the task bar and select task manager. Click the startup tab to view all startup apps. From here, disable any non-essential apps with a high startup impact. This is your first and most accessible line of defense method. Two Windows settings, open settings via the start menu or by pressing Windows plus I go to apps. Then click Startup. You'll see toggle switches for each app. Use them to enable or disable what launches on boot method three, the startup folder press Windows plus R type Shell Colon startup and hit enter. The startup folder lets you manually add or remove shortcuts to programs that start with Windows. It's ideal for users who want precise manual control. Method four, registry editor, advanced users press Windows plus R type Reg edit and press enter. Navigate to one of the following Here you can add or delete string values For startup apps, be sure to back up your registry before making changes. Method five, task scheduler. Click the start menu and search for task scheduler. Some programs use scheduled tasks to auto launch programs. You can disable, delete, or edit these as needed. Final tips If a startup app keeps coming back, try these steps, uninstall it via control panel programs and features. Double check for remnants and task manager, registry editor and task scheduler. Scan for malware using third party tools like auto runs, or see cleaner for more advanced control. For more information, check out our official blog post on managing Windows startup programs linked in the description below.