How to Fix a Slow Windows Startup

Identify startup apps, storage pressure and pending updates before installing unknown cleaners.

Start with the diagnosis

Slow startup usually has several causes: too many startup apps, low free storage, updates or disk problems.

Step by step

01

Open Task Manager and select Startup apps

Confirm the result before moving to the next step.

02

Disable only non-essential apps

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03

Keep free space on the system drive

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04

Install Windows updates and restart

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05

Run Windows Security and check disk health

Confirm the result before moving to the next step.

Safety checklist

  • Do not disable security or driver services
  • Measure startup time before and after
  • Create a restore point before major changes
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  1. 1What should I verify first?Do not disable security or driver services
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