Too many startup apps can be a drag on your PC’s performance. Here's how to prevent apps from automatically starting when you sign into Windows 10 or 11.

To enable fast startup on your Windows 10 or 11 devices ... Also, in some systems, the OS selection menu doesn't appear when fast startup is enabled. In that case, you need to disable it.

However, many apps unnecessarily take advantage of the Windows startup process ... In Windows 10 or 11, right-click on any empty area of the Taskbar. From the pop-up menu, click Task Manager ...