One of the pains of Windows is how long it takes for an older PC to start up. Sometimes this can be caused by hardware problems like a faulty hard drive, but more often than not the culprits are all ...

Not every app deserves a place in the startup queue.

A PC that takes forever to start can quickly become frustrating. More often than not, the culprit is a growing list of apps running at startup. Disabling the ones you don’t need is the most effective ...

A must-have for Windows users, Startup Delayer lets you designate various startup programs to run later so your machine boots faster. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of ...

Back in the old days of 2010, I used to walk into my home office in the morning, hit the power button on my production system, and then head back upstairs to have breakfast. By the time I returned to ...

Is your PC not booting after updating BIOS? Some users have reported that they can’t boot their computers right after installing a BIOS update. While the issue is likely to occur due to a failed BIOS ...

One disadvantage of the Spotify app opening when you turn on your PC is that it will make the boot time longer. To stop Spotify from opening on startup you will need to change its settings. This can ...

This comes just hours after reports that another emergency update has been issued by Microsoft to affect other problems ...

Frustrated with Windows 11 startup logo stuck issue? Discover proven troubleshooting fixes for 2026, from quick reboots to ...

Since BitLocker heavily relies on WinRE to handle pre-boot authentication, including the recovery password prompt, if WinRE is disabled, corrupted, or not properly ...