Windows 7 comes with the ability to automatically run programs every time you boot your computer. Although some programs auto-run by default, you can make any program load automatically when you ...

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

Some Windows programs are more convenient to have running in the background and out of the way. We'll show you how to avoid needing to manually minimize a program every time you run it.

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

To make Microsoft Edge run automatically at startup on a Windows 11/10 PC, open the Settings app by pressing the Win + I keys together. Then click Apps in the left panel of the Settings window.