Every time you boot your computer, you probably have a few programs you always start up immediately. Here's how to set them to start up automatically whenever you turn on your PC.

You can change startup programs in Windows 10 — the applications that start when you turn on your computer — to make your computer run faster.

You can use msconfig.exe to change Windows’ startup items. The System Configuration Utility–also called MSConfig–is a useful tool for understanding and controlling startup programs.

Learn how to make programs always run or auto start as administrator without UAC, with elevated privileges in Windows, on every boot or start up.

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