Date: 5/15/2026

Author: Brandon Earl 

Issue/Solution:  Below are instructions on  how to disable certain applications that start up when you power up or reboot.  You will not have the ability to disable any start up app you'd like. 







Disable Startup Apps Using Task Manager 


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Steps

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

  2. Open Task Manager.

  3. Click the Startup apps tab.

  4. Right-click the program you want to stop.

  5. Select Disable.