CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Operating SystemsEasy
A user's Windows 10 computer is experiencing slow startup times and general sluggishness. The technician suspects that too many programs are configured to launch automatically at startup. Which tool should the technician use to disable unnecessary startup programs?
- AServices
- BDevice Manager
- CEvent Viewer
- DTask Manager
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Task Manager
Task Manager in Windows 10/11 includes a 'Startup' tab that allows users to view all applications configured to launch at system startup and disable those that are not needed, directly improving boot times and performance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Services snap-in manages background services, which are different from user-facing startup applications.
- B. Device Manager is for managing hardware devices and their drivers, not startup programs.
- C. Event Viewer displays system logs and events, not for disabling startup programs.
Windows Task Manager (Startup Tab)
A utility in Windows that allows users to monitor running processes, performance, and manage applications that launch automatically at system startup.
- Accessed via Ctrl+Shift+Esc or Ctrl+Alt+Del.
- Startup tab lists applications impacting boot time.
- Allows enabling/disabling startup items.
Memory trick: Task Managers Start Programs Efficiently.