How to leave at startup Windows 10 only the necessary applications

When you turn on the computer immediately starts the program weight, many of which are not necessary. Because of this, the operating system is loaded longer. And if your PC is not too powerful, then because of the unnecessary applications, and it is still slow.

How do I know what applications are loaded at startup

Call up the "Task Manager" by holding down the keys Ctrl + Alt + Delete, and select from the menu the appropriate item. Click the "Startup", and you will see a long list of programs that run at startup.

As though it was tempting, it is not necessary to turn off all applications. It can harm the operating system performance.

In some cases, you can turn off the autostart, and in which it is impossible

There are no strict rules, but the recommendations do exist:

• If it is a miniature application that speeds up the launch of a full-fledged program, it can be removed from startup. Examples include the iTunes Helper or Spotify. If you need it, it will simply be switched on a little longer.
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• If an application running in the background, giving some clear benefits, it is best to not disable it. For example, Dropbox: without it, the files in a local folder will not be synchronized with the cloud.
• If the program in the background simplifies your life, think how much. For example, take the Steam or Battle.net: Is it important for you to update downloadable games themselves? If it is not critical, you have a fast internet connection and you are ready to accept the fact that the loading will start only after the opening of the client, then turn off.
• If you do not know what kind of application because he has a strange name, use the search on the internet. It's enough to right-click the program and select the appropriate item. So you know if you need this program in the background.

• Install the free app Should I Remove It?. It will show a high degree of probability, if you can do without one or another application on your computer. It uses data collected from regular users and technical experts.

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