Add Windows Startup Programs Jun 2026

If you don’t recognize it and it’s not signed by Microsoft, Intel, NVIDIA, Realtek, or your AV vendor — research it before touching.

| Question | If Yes → | If No → | |----------|----------|---------| | | Keep enabled | Disable (e.g., Spotify, messaging apps) | | Is it a driver or security essential? (Antivirus, GPU control panel, touchpad driver) | Keep enabled | (Rarely no) | | Does it only check for updates? (Adobe Reader, Java updater) | Disable – updates can run manually or as a scheduled task later | Keep enabled if you prefer auto-updates | add windows startup programs