How to disable startup programs in Windows 11 (step by step)

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to disable startup programs in Windows 11.

You can stop Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Edge, Messenger, Spotify, Discord, Skype, or any other program or app from opening on startup in Windows 11.


Disable startup programs in Windows 11 via settings

  1. Right-click on the Windows start menu button.
  2. Click on Settings.
    Open Windows 11 settings
  3. In the 'Settings' window, you click on Apps located in the left menu.
    Apps
  4. Click on Startup located at the bottom.
    Startup
  5. Turn the toggle switch off to disable a program.
    Disable startup programs in Windows 11 via settings

The program will no longer start when you start Windows 11.


Disable startup programs in Windows 11 via Task Manager

  1. Right-click on the Windows start menu button or taskbar.
  2. Click Task Manager.
    Open Windows 11 Task Manager using the WinX menu
  3. Open the 'Startup apps' tab.
    Task Manager Startup apps tab
  4. Right-click on the program you want to disable.
  5. Click on Disable.
    Disable startup programs in Windows 11 via Task Manager

The program will no longer start when you start Windows 11.

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Related:

How to disable fast startup in Windows 10 and 11

References:

https://www.laptopmag.com/news/how-to-disable-startup-apps-on-windows-11

https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-disable-startup-programs/

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/manage-startup-apps-windows-10-settings

https://www.howtogeek.com/74523/how-to-disable-startup-programs-in-windows/