How to Fix Computer Slow on Startup

Computer slow on startup can be frustrating, causing unnecessary delays and hindering productivity. When your computer takes long to boot up, it not only tests your patience but also affects your efficiency. Fortunately, there is a solution: you can resolve this issue and enhance your startup time using the Startup Manager tool in Glary Utilities. This user-friendly tool is specifically designed to streamline Windows startup, enabling you to efficiently manage Windows startup programs.

Computer slow on startup can be frustrating, causing unnecessary delays and hindering productivity.

This tutorial will guide you through steps to optimize startup time, addressing issues related to computer slow on startup. Throughout this guide, you will learn how to:

  • Delay Windows Startup Programs
  • Disable Unnecessary Windows Startup Programs
  • Remove Unused Entries from Startup

How to Get Started:
To access Startup Manager, navigate to the “Optimize & Improve” category within Glary Utilities.

To access Startup Manager, navigate to the

Within the Startup Manager, you will find a list of programs, including Windows Startup Programs, Scheduled Tasks, Plug-Ins, Application Services, and Windows Services.

Within the Startup Manager, you will find a list of programs, including Windows Startup Programs, Scheduled Tasks, Plug-Ins, Application Services, and Windows Services.

1. Delaying Windows Startup Programs:

By delaying unnecessary Windows startup programs from auto-starting, you can ensure a smoother and faster boot-up experience, as critical system processes will have priority during startup.

  1. Open the Startup Manager.
  2. Identify non-essential programs that can wait to start after the system has fully booted to delay their auto-starting during Windows boot-up.
  3. Right-click on the program entry you wish to delay and select the “Delay” option.
  4. A window will appear, allowing you to set the delay time. The default delay time is 30 seconds, adjustable based on your preference.
  5. Once completed, close the Startup Manager.
Right-click on the program entry you wish to delay and select the

2. Disabling Unnecessary Windows Startup Programs:

Identify and disable unnecessary startup programs that may be slowing down your computer’s boot process. This action reduces system load during boot-up, addressing issues when your computer takes long to boot up.  

  1. Open the Startup Manager.
  2. Review the list of Windows startup programs and identify any unnecessary or non-essential programs that you want to disable from auto-starting.
  3. Right-click on the program entry you wish to disable and select the “Disable this entry” option.
  4. Once completed, close the Startup Manager.
Right-click on the program entry you wish to disable and select the

3. Removing Unused Entries from Startup:

Removing unused entries from the startup list helps streamline the boot-up process, ensuring that only essential programs are loaded during startup, thereby enhancing boot times.

  1. Open the Startup Manager.
  2. Review the list of startup programs and identify any entries that are no longer needed or related to uninstalled applications.
  3. Right-click on the unused entry you wish to remove and select the “Delete this entry” option.
  4. Once completed, close the Startup Manager.
Right-click on the unused entry you wish to remove and select the

By following these steps using the Startup Manager tool in Glary Utilities, you can easily fix the computer slow on startup and enhance overall performance.

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