Here are some steps you can take to resolve issues with startup applications on Windows:
- Disable and Re-enable Startup Items: Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc, click on the "Startup" tab, and then disable or remove any unnecessary startup items.
- Use the Run Command Prompt as Administrator: Right-click on an empty area of your desktop, select "Run as Administrator," and type
runas /savecred
to save your login credentials for future use.
- Update Your System Files: Open a Command Prompt and run the following command:
sfc /scannow
. This will scan and replace any corrupted system files with new ones from Windows Update.
- Disable User Accounts Recovery Tools: If you've recently installed any user account recovery tools like LastPass or LastPlanner, try disabling them to see if they're causing issues.
- Check for Malware: Run a full malware scan using an antivirus program like Avast, AVG, or Microsoft Defender to detect and remove any malware that might be causing the issue.
- Disable Third-Party Startup Programs: Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Startup programs, and look for any suspicious programs that are running in the background. Disable them one by one until you find and disable all unnecessary programs.
- Check for Overly Optimized Drivers: If your drivers are outdated or overly optimized, it might be causing issues. Go to Device Manager (Press Windows + X > Device Manager) and check for any outdated or overly optimized devices.
- Reset Windows Startup Folder: Open the Settings app, click on "Update & Security", then go to "System". Click on "Storage" and look for a folder named "Microsoft Store". If you find this folder and see that it's set to store files at its default location (C:\Users\
\AppData\Local\Packages), try renaming the entire folder to something else.
- Disable Background Apps: Some background apps like Discord or Skype might be running in the background and causing issues with your system. Look for them by right-clicking on an empty area of your desktop, selecting "More Programs" or "Add Program", and then clicking "Uninstall". If you find any suspicious programs, consider uninstalling them.
- Reset Windows 10 Settings: Open Settings app > System > Status > Startup Apps. Select the startup apps that are causing issues and click on "Off" to disable them.
- Update your graphics drivers: Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause issues with your system. Go to Device Manager > Display > Graphics Devices, select the driver you're using, right-click on it, and then select "Update Driver".