If Windows 11 takes a long time to start, too many apps launching automatically may be part of the problem.
## Method 1: Disable startup apps in Task Manager
1. Press **Ctrl + Shift + Esc** to open Task Manager.
2. Select **Startup apps**.
3. Review **Startup impact**.
4. Right-click apps you do not need immediately after sign-in.
5. Select **Disable**.
This does not uninstall the app and you can enable it later.
## Method 2: Use Settings
1. Open **Settings > Apps > Startup**.
2. Turn off apps that do not need to launch with Windows.
3. Restart the PC and compare startup time.
## Method 3: Check the Startup folder
1. Press **Windows + R**.
2. Type `shell:startup` and press Enter.
3. Remove shortcuts for programs you do not want to launch automatically.
Only remove shortcuts you recognize.
## Method 4: Check each app’s settings
Some programs have options such as **Launch at startup** or **Start with Windows**. Open the program and disable that option if available.
## Method 5: Check background activity
Open **Settings > Apps > Installed apps** and review the advanced options of apps that continue using resources after startup.
## Method 6: Restart and test
Restart Windows and open Task Manager immediately after signing in. Check CPU, memory, and disk usage.
### Final tip
Avoid disabling security software or essential Windows components unless you know exactly what they do.
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