Here are different ways to close all running apps and programs on Windows 11/10 using Task Manager, Command Prompt, PowerShell, etc.

On Windows 11, you can prevent specific apps from launching automatically on startup, and in this guide, I will show you three ways to complete this configuration.

Startup programs can be a nuisance, especially if they slow down your computer. Here's how to disable startup programs in Windows 11, so you can get your computer up and running faster.

Boost Windows 11 boot speed by delaying startup apps. Manage background programs via Task Manager for faster system performance.

If your Windows-based computer is booting slowly, it may not be a hardware problem. You can see which apps launch at startup and disable some if needed.