If your computer starts running sluggishly, stopping programs from running in the background may free up the resources to get your computer running at normal speed.

Bobby Ekwere asked “Is there any free software that allows me to see and disable unwanted programs running in the background?” Probably, but I know something better than free software for this ...

Running Microsoft's configuration utility msinfo32.exe from the Start menu and Run will show you what is happening on your computer. Go to the Software Environment and choose Startup Programs.

Some programs and apps automatically running in the background of Windows 10 and 11 machines don't actually need to be on if you don't actively use them.

Some Windows programs are more convenient to have running in the background and out of the way. We'll show you how to avoid needing to manually minimize a program every time you run it.

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

How to Kill Running Programs on an Android Phone. The Android operating system runs applications in the background, allowing you to open previously used applications quickly and to receive ...

Disabling background processes through Edge settings The most straightforward approach to prevent Edge from running in the background involves adjusting the browser's built-in settings.

Tick the box labelled "Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed" and Chrome will run in the background again. What do you think so far? Be the first to post a comment.

Disabling background processes through Edge settings The most straightforward approach to prevent Edge from running in the background involves adjusting the browser's built-in settings.

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