You’re not alone. Many apps automatically add themselves to your startup list without asking. The good news? Stopping them takes less than 60 seconds.

Does your computer feel sluggish the moment you log in? Do you have to wait 60 seconds for Spotify, Discord, or Adobe to stop popping up before you can open your browser?

Have a specific app that refuses to die? Drop the name in the comments below.

Click the Startup tab (Windows 11) or the Startup button (Windows 10). Pro tip: If you don’t see tabs, click “More details” at the bottom first.

Right-click the app you want to block and select Disable .