How To Manage Apps That Start At Sign-In
Review current-user startup entries, disable recognised extras and restore approval when needed.
Before You Start
Review your current-user startup entries and disable the ones you do not need at sign-in. Re-enable them whenever you choose.
This version manages supported current-user startup entries only. It does not control every Windows service, scheduled task, driver or system-wide startup item. It does not change Windows Fast Startup power settings or guarantee a boot-time improvement.
Follow The Workflow
- Review. See supported startup entries for your Windows account.
- Disable. Turn off an entry you recognise without uninstalling its app.
- Restore. Re-enable the entry when you want it to start again.
Review The Result
Review the displayed entry, location and command before changing it. Disable only apps you recognise and do not need at sign-in. Restart or sign out when convenient to evaluate the change; do not treat a smaller list as proof of a particular speed gain.
Questions About This Task
Does this turn Windows Fast Startup on or off?
No. The product name refers to managing sign-in apps. Windows Fast Startup is a separate power setting and is not changed by this app.
Does disabling an entry uninstall its app?
No. The original command or Startup shortcut is kept. The app changes the supported Windows startup approval state.
Can I restore an entry?
Yes. Use Enable or the available restore record for changes made by this app. A stale or changed entry is checked before restoration.