CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Operating SystemsMedium
A user reports that their Windows 11 computer is experiencing unusually slow startup times, and several applications launch automatically that they do not use frequently. The technician wants to prevent these unnecessary applications from launching with the operating system without uninstalling them. Which section of the Task Manager should the technician access to manage these startup programs?
- AApp history
- BStartup
- CProcesses
- DPerformance
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Startup
The 'Startup' tab in Task Manager is specifically designed to list applications configured to launch automatically with Windows and allows users to disable them to improve boot times and system responsiveness.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The App history tab shows resource usage of UWP (Universal Windows Platform) apps over time, not startup items.
- C. The Processes tab shows currently running applications and background processes, not startup configuration.
- D. The Performance tab monitors hardware usage (CPU, memory, disk, network) in real-time.
Task Manager Startup Tab
A section within Windows Task Manager that displays applications configured to launch automatically when the operating system starts, allowing users to enable or disable them.
- Helps improve Windows boot times and reduce resource consumption.
- Shows the impact of each startup program (e.g., 'High', 'Medium', 'Low', 'Not measured').
- Right-clicking an item allows disabling, opening file location, or searching online.
Memory trick: Task Manager: Processes, Performance, App History, Startup for System Control.