How to find out Startup programs slowing down Windows Boot
In Windows 11 or Windows 10, to find out the apps or programs that are slowing down Windows boot, do the following: In this way, you can find out the programs that are slowing down Windows 11/10 boot. Read: How to find out what startup programs I can disable safely in Windows
Detect programs, drivers slowing down a fast start-up, shutdown
In Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, you can use Performance Information and Tools to try to detect these programs or device drivers. To check for performance issues, go to the Control Panel and open Performance Information and Tools. Now, in the left pane, click Advanced tools. In Advanced Tools, under Performance issues, click any issues that are listed. Read the information in the dialog box that appears to learn which programs or drivers are causing problems.
If a program or driver prevents your computer from turning on quickly. You can try the following tasks to fix the problem:
Close the program before shutting down: It’s possible that the problem occurs only if the program is running. Try closing the program before shutting down Windows, and then see if your computer turns off properly.Check with the manufacturer of the program or driver for an update. A newer version of the program might include a resolution to the problem.
If these options don’t solve the problem, then the program or driver might be incompatible with Windows. If you installed the program or device yourself and you no longer use it, consider removing the device, or uninstalling the program or driver. How to make Windows start, run, shutdown faster may also interest you. Related read:
