How to Enable and Customize Startup App Notifications on Windows 11
Every time you boot your Windows PC, there are certainapps and services that launch automatically at startup. These are called startup apps but not all of them need to launch at boot. Many times, an app that you installed will add itself to the startup list without your permission or input. Today, we will learn what startup apps are, how to enable startup app notifications so you know when an app gets added to the startup app list, and finally, how to remove apps from startup and why.
Let’s begin.
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Startup Apps and Their Pros and Cons
For those who skipped the intro, apps that automatically launch at startup or when you restart or boot your Windows computer are known as startup apps.
I hope now you have a clear understanding of what startup apps are and why they can be important or a pain in your head.
Turn On Startup App Notification Service on Windows 11
Now that you know what startup apps are and how they work, let us see how you can receive notifications every time a new app registers itself to launch at startup automatically without manual input. The setting is disabled by default for some reason but I think it should be enabled by default instead.
Note:The feature is currently available on Windows 11 only but may be made available on Windows 10 via an update in the future.
1.PressWindows+Ito open the Settings app. Then click onSystemin the left sidebar.
2.Click onNotificationsin the right window pane now.
3.Scroll to the bottom of the page to findStartup App Notificationoption. Toggle it on.
How to Customize Startup App Notification on Windows 11
We have enabled startup app notifications on Windows computers but there is more. You can also customize the setting to your liking. Here’s how.
Go back toWindows Settings > System > Notificationsand now click on the Startup App Notification menu itself to open it.
you’re able to now enable banner and/or action center notifications for when an app is added to the startup app list.
You can choose to hide the contents of the notification when the computer is locked. You can also choose to allow Windows to send important notifications if the PC is in DND mode if that’s something that you use. Both these settings are turned off by default.
Finally, you can choose to hear a sound when the startup app list notification arrives and also set the priority level of the notification in question.
Note that you can come back and change these startup app notification settings on Windows 11 any time you want based on your preference and experience.
How to Enable/Disable Apps in Startup Apps List
We have seen what startup apps mean, their pros and cons, and how you may choose to receive notifications when an app adds itself to the startup app list. However, what do you do when you receive such a notification? How do you remove or add an app to the Windows 11 startup app list? Well, that’s easy.
1.PressCtrl+Shift+Esckeys on the keyboard to open theTask Manager. SelectStartup appsfrom the sidebar to find a list of all the apps that you can enable or disable to launch at boot.
2.You can check whether the app is set to launch at startup under the Status column. Select an app,right-click, and selectDisableto turn off the startup app launch.
You can only enable or disable apps in the Startup Apps list from the Taskbar. You cannot add or remove apps from the list.
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This is a welcome feature, however, I think given how important it is for the performance and resources of the Windows computer, it should be enabled by default. Still, I am happy that the ability to receive and customize notifications when any app adds itself to the Startup list.
By the way, did you know there are many ways to increase ormaximize CPU performance on the Windowscomputer? Read the post to learn more.
Gaurav Bidasaria
Gaurav is an editor here at TechWiser but also contributes as a writer. He has more than 10 years of experience as a writer and has written how-to guides, comparisons, listicles, and in-depth explainers on Windows, Android, web, and cloud apps, and the Apple ecosystem.
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