Keep reading to learn how to change startup programs in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP through the Task Manager and Windows Settings. And if you have a real dinosaur, you can further minimize the load on your system by using the about blank page on your web browser. It’s certainly not a boot up myth that managing startup is crucial on older and slower computers. Disabling startup programs you don’t need speeds up boot times on PCs and laptops, and it can even help to fix the Windows “black screen of death” and other serious system errors. When too many programs open by default at startup, it can swamp your computer’s processing power. The more startup items you have, the longer it takes for Windows to boot up, the slower your machine runs, and the more likely it is that your computer overheats or experiences other performance issues. Having Windows startup programs launch automatically is convenient if you use them daily.
