Disabling startup programs can make your computer boot faster and run smoother. Here’s how to do it on different systems:
🖥️ Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click the Startup tab.
- Select the program you don’t need at startup.
- Click Disable.
- Restart your computer to see the effect.
🍎 On macOS
- Click the Apple menu () → System Settings.
- Go to General → Login Items.
- Select the app you want to stop.
- Click the minus (–) button to remove it from startup.
On Linux (Ubuntu)
- Open Startup Applications.
- Select the program you want to disable.
- Click Remove or uncheck it.
- Close the window and reboot
💡 Tips
Don’t disable antivirus or system-related programs.