If you want to speed up the start of Windows 10, you can remove and deactivate programmes in the autostart. It is also possible to add new programmes to the Autostart. We will show you how both processes work.
Remove Autostart programs in Windows 10
Note: Only deactivate processes of programmes that you have installed yourself and that you know are not absolutely needed.
- Press the [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Esc] keys simultaneously to start the task manager.
- Switch to the “Autostart” tab at the top, here you will find all the programmes that start with Windows.
- Select a desired process with the mouse and click on the “Disable” button at the bottom right.
Windows 10: Remove Autostart Programs
Alternatively to deactivating, you can also completely remove the entries in the Autostart. However, this is usually only helpful if the process cannot be deactivated as described above.
- First follow the instructions above and leave the task manager open.
- Switch to the “Processes” tab and end the associated process.
- You can now remove the entry with the free cleaning tool CCleaner.
- Start CCleaner and go to the item “Autostart” under “Extras” on the left.
- Select the desired Autostart entry here and click on the “Delete” button on the right.
Add Autostart programs under Windows 10
If you use a programme very often, you can often specify in the software’s settings that it should start automatically with Windows. If the programme does not offer such a function, you can set up the autostart manually.
- Press the [Windows] and [R] keys simultaneously so that the “Run” window opens.
- Enter the command “shell:startup” and click on “OK”. The Autostart folder will then open.
- Insert any files or programmes here that you want to open with Windows startup.
- Tip: For programmes, you should create a shortcut and only add this shortcut to the Autostart folder.
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The more autostart programs you remove, the faster your computer will start. However, the boot process can be shortened considerably with the right hardware. The most important things here are a fast hard drive and a strong processor.
- For this reason, it is worth investing in an up-to-date SSD. It works much faster than conventional hard disks and thus speeds up your PC in almost all processes.
- Alternatively, there are also numerous laptops that already have an SSD and a powerful CPU integrated. In our current list of best laptops you can already find recommended models for under 500 euros.
