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Most Windows 11 apps run in the background by default, even when not in use, consuming significant system resources (RAM, CPU, etc.), which is a leading cause of slowed-down performance. Therefore, you can consider turning off background apps on Windows 11 to boost your computer's speed, especially on older machines.
Guide to turning off background apps on Windows 11
Method 1: Disable background apps on Windows 11 via Settings.
Method 2: Through Battery Settings.
Method 3: Through Task Manager.
Method 4: Utilize Local Group Policy Editor.
How to Disable Background Apps on Windows 11
Method 1: Disable Background Apps on Windows 11 via Settings
To turn off background apps on Windows 11 via Settings, follow the steps below:
First, press Windows + I to open the Settings window, or alternatively, click the Start button =>Settings as shown below:
On the Settings window, locate and click on Apps =>Apps & features.
On the Apps & features window, under the App list section, you'll see a list of available apps running in the background.
Here, find and click on the three dots icon next to the app name, select Advanced options from the menu.
In the Background apps permissions section on the Advanced option window, choose the option Never to prevent apps from running in the background.
Follow similar steps to disable other background apps on Windows 11.
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Method 2: Through Battery Settings
Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the Settings window.
Step 2: Here, locate and click on System =>Power & battery.
Step 3: Next, click on the Battery usage section.
Step 4: In the Battery usage per app section, find the app running in the background that you want to turn off, then click on the three dots icon next to it.
Step 5: In the menu displayed on the screen, select Manage background activity.
Step 6: Now you will be redirected to the Apps & features page. Here, in the Background apps permissions section, choose the option Never.
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Method 3: Through Task Manager
Another way to disable background apps on Windows 11 is through Task Manager. However, with this method, users can only turn off traditional Windows programs running in the background.
To do this:
Step 1: First, open Task Manager by pressing Windows + R to open the Run window, then type Task Manager and press Enter.
Step 2: On the Task Manager window, locate and click on the Startup tab.
Step 3: Here, find and click on the Windows 11 background app you want to turn off, then select Disable.
Method 4: Utilize Local Group Policy Editor
Note: If you apply this method to disable background apps on Windows 11, you need to log in to the computer with Admin rights.
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run window and type gpedit.msc into it, then press Enter or click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor window.
Step 2: Here, locate and expand the Computer Configuration section, select Administrative Templates.
Step 3: Find and click on Windows Components.
Step 4: Next, click on App Privacy, in the right pane, find and double-click on the option Let Windows apps run in the background.
Step 5: Check the option Disabled and then click Apply =>OK.
In this article, Mytour has just guided you through 4 ways to disable background apps on Windows 11. Additionally, readers can explore more articles on Mytour to learn how to bring the Windows 10 right-click menu to Windows 11 for easier use.
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