MakeUseOf - Windows Startup

8 Ways to Fix Slow Boot Times in Windows 10

Ben Stegner — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 20:00:15 GMT

One of the most frustrating Windows issues is slow startup speed. When Windows takes forever to boot, you'll dread turning on or rebooting your computer.

How to Get Notifications When New Startup Apps Are Added to Windows 11

Russ Ware — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:15:13 GMT

You probably have a few apps that open by themselves when you boot up your Windows 11 machine. These are called "startup apps" and they can minimize the time it takes for you to get set up for the day.

Microsoft Finally Patches "DogWalk" Zero-Day Vulnerability to Stop Attacks

Katie Rees — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:29:14 GMT

After a number of exploits in the wild, Microsoft has confirmed that the long-standing "DogWalk" zero-day Windows vulnerability has received a patch.

How to Turn Fast Startup On or Off in Windows 11

Tashreef Shareef — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:15:14 GMT

Windows 11 has kept many of the useful features from its predecessor, including Fast Startup. As the name suggests, Fast Startup allows your computer to start up faster after a shutdown.

How to Use the Windows Startup Folder: Everything You Need to Know

Ben Stegner — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:15:14 GMT

Chances are that you open some programs immediately every time you boot up your computer. It's a waste of time for you to launch them one by one on every boot, which is where the Windows startup folder comes in.

7 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 11

Jack Slater — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:16:14 GMT

Startup programs are apps that automatically start with Windows 11 without any user input. Such programs don’t usually visibly open during the startup, but they start running in the background. You’ll often see icons for them in your system tray.

How to Bring Back the Windows 95 Startup Sound on Windows 11

Zainab Falak — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:02:02 GMT

Whenever Windows returns to action, it greets users with a jingle, and there may be no better greeting than the nostalgic Windows 95 startup sound. It is one of the most readily recognizable pieces of music from the 1990s and early 2000s.

How to Optimize Windows Boot With Startup Delayer

Odysseas Kourafalos — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:45:22 GMT

Does your Windows installation take ages until you reach your desktop? Do the apps that start automatically make your PC crawl, but you don't want to disable them? If so, Startup Delayer can help.

How to Add or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 11

Jowi Morales — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:15:11 GMT

When you've been using your computer for a while, you find that the startup process will gradually slow down. Even though you're using a solid-state drive, you will find that what used to take only a second or two now takes five to six seconds.

7 Ways to Stop Google Chrome From Opening on Startup in Windows

Shan Abdul — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:45:21 GMT

The majority of people around the world use Chrome as their primary browser. Despite it being the most advanced browser out there, you may still run into the occasional problem. For instance, Chrome may automatically open at startup, consuming significant amounts of system resources and slowing down your computer's startup.

How to Fix the PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR in Windows 10

Manuviraj Godara — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:00:05 GMT

Outdated or malfunctioning drivers are the root cause of many Windows 10 bluescreen errors. The PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR is no different. Usually caused by malfunctioning Plug and Play (PNP) drivers or devices, it can easily be resolved using the following methods.

How to Change the Default Startup Sound on Windows 10

Mahesh Makvana — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 22:00:36 GMT

Windows 10 offers many customizations, one of which is the ability to change the default startup sound. If you don’t like the default chime that plays when you boot up your PC, you can change it to something of your liking.

Fix the Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device Error in Windows

Gavin Phillips — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:00:05 GMT

You're just settling down for a mega work session. You switch your computer on, and an error appears: Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device. Hold on, what does that even mean? The computer was working fine when you switched it off, and now it isn't working at all? If your system throws up the reboot and select proper device error, check out the fixes below.

How to Run Windows 10 Store Apps at Startup

Ben Stegner — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:30:12 GMT

There's a great value in having your PC open your favorite programs as soon as you log in. It can make your computer feel faster, saving you from having to click on a half-dozen icons. You probably know how to set normal desktop programs to run at startup, but what about Windows 10 Store apps?