This guide will show you how to find out what startup programs you can disable safely in Windows 11/10 to fix performance issues.

Annoyed with the Windows 11 startup sound and wondering how to disable it? Or missing the startup sound and looking to enable it? Here is a simple guide for both.

Fast startup combines hibernation with shutdown and is designed to allow your computer to boost faster, but if you don't like it, you can disable it.

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

If your Windows-based computer is booting slowly, it may not be a hardware problem. You can see which apps launch at startup and disable some if needed.

If you notice boot problems, fast startup may be the feature to blame — here are the steps to disable (or enable) it on Windows 11.

Fast startup is a handy feature that is usually enabled by default on Windows 10 and 11, but if you aren't sure, here's how to turn it on and off.