Windows 11 is Microsoft’s latest operating system and it comes packed with some new and exciting features. One of those features is the ability to manage your startup programs. If you want to speed up your computer’s boot time or streamline your workflow, you can choose which apps and programs open automatically when you start Windows 11. In this article, we will walk you through how to change startup programs in Windows 11.

Step 1: Open the Startup Apps manager

To access the Startup Apps manager in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen.

2. Click on the Settings icon (gear icon) to open the Settings app.

3. Click on the System icon.

4. Click on the Startup Apps tab in the left-hand menu.

Step 2: Choose which apps to enable or disable

Once you’re in the Startup Apps manager, you can choose which apps will run when you start your computer. Here’s how:

1. In the list of apps, you can see which apps are currently set to run at startup.

2. If you want to disable an app from starting up, click on the toggle switch to turn it off.

3. If you want to add an app to startup, click on the “+” button and search for the app you want to add.

4. Once you’ve added or removed apps, restart your computer to apply the changes.

Step 3: Optimize your startup apps

If you want to optimize your startup apps further, you can prioritize their load order. Here’s how:

1. In the list of apps, click and drag an app to change its priority.

2. The order in which apps appear in the list reflects their startup priority.

3. Apps at the top of the list will start first, while apps at the bottom will start last.

Step 4: Manage background apps

Background apps are apps that run in the background even when you aren’t using them. You can choose which background apps you want to enable or disable. Here’s how:

1. Scroll down the Startup Apps tab of the Settings app.

2. Click on the Background Apps tab.

3. Toggle the switch on or off next to each app to enable or disable it.

4. You can also use the “Choose which Microsoft Store apps can run in the background” option to control background apps specifically for apps from the Microsoft Store.

Conclusion

Now that you know how to change startup programs in Windows 11, you can optimize your computer’s boot time and streamline your workflow. By prioritizing your startup apps, you can ensure that the most important programs are up and running as quickly as possible. By disabling unnecessary apps, you can free up resources and improve overall performance. Experiment with these settings, and find the configuration that’s best for you.