

- Windows 10 stop programs running on startup how to#
- Windows 10 stop programs running on startup update#

Windows 10 stop programs running on startup how to#
How to stop background apps using System settingsĪlternatively, on laptops and tablets, it's also possible to prevent apps from running in the background enabling the Battery Saver mode. Once you've completed the steps, you can still use the apps normally, but when you close them, all the processes will be terminated until you launch the app again. Under the "Choose which apps can run in the background" section, turn off the toggle switch for the apps you want to restrict.Īlternatively, under the "Background Apps" section, you can turn off the Let apps in the background toggle switch to prevent any app from running in the background toggle switch. To disable apps from running in the background wasting system resources, use these steps: How to stop background apps using Privacy settings

Windows 10 stop programs running on startup update#
On Windows 10, many apps you download from the Microsoft Store will continue to run in the background to take advantage of additional features, such as the ability to download data, update Live Tiles, and show notifications.Īlthough these features can be useful in a number of scenarios, apps running in the background (even when you didn't start them) can drain battery, waste bandwidth and system resources.
