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How do I determine which programs start when I boot my windows 11 system

Margo Guda 20 Reputation points
2025-10-21T12:55:38.06+00:00

How do I determine which programs start when I boot my system?

I came to windows 11 from windows 10 and had my system completely set up how I wanted it, and the startup apps came with, but some of them no longer work, and I need to remove them.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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  1. David-M 92,830 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-21T13:42:57.7+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    Here are some places in Windows 11 where you can check which programs start automatically when your system boots.

    Startup tab of Task Manager.

    1. Press "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" on your keyboard.
    2. Select the "Startup" apps tab.

    Win11StartupApps

    Windows settings:

    1. Press "Windows + I" to open Settings;
    2. Go to "Apps > Startup".

    Startup Folder:

    • Press Windows + R, type shell:startup, and press Enter.

    If a program that isn't working doesn't appear in one of these places, does it appear in the list of installed programs?

    • Press "Windows + I" and select "Apps > Installed apps".

    Feel free to ask back any questions.

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