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| Question | If Yes → | If No → | |----------|----------|---------| | | Keep enabled | Disable (e.g., Spotify, messaging apps) | | Is it a driver or security essential? (Antivirus, GPU control panel, touchpad driver) | Keep enabled | (Rarely no) | | Does it only check for updates? (Adobe Reader, Java updater) | Disable – updates can run manually or as a scheduled task later | Keep enabled if you prefer auto-updates |
Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" List scheduled tasks that trigger at logon:
Startup programs are the executable files, scripts, and services configured to launch automatically when a user logs into Windows. While essential for core functionality (antivirus, drivers, cloud sync), they are a primary culprit for slow boot times, high background CPU/RAM usage, and degraded system responsiveness.
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| Question | If Yes → | If No → | |----------|----------|---------| | | Keep enabled | Disable (e.g., Spotify, messaging apps) | | Is it a driver or security essential? (Antivirus, GPU control panel, touchpad driver) | Keep enabled | (Rarely no) | | Does it only check for updates? (Adobe Reader, Java updater) | Disable – updates can run manually or as a scheduled task later | Keep enabled if you prefer auto-updates |
Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" List scheduled tasks that trigger at logon: add windows startup programs
Startup programs are the executable files, scripts, and services configured to launch automatically when a user logs into Windows. While essential for core functionality (antivirus, drivers, cloud sync), they are a primary culprit for slow boot times, high background CPU/RAM usage, and degraded system responsiveness. | Question | If Yes → | If
