How to Stop Apps from Running in the Background in Windows

 

How to Stop Apps from Running in the Background in Windows

Many Windows applications continue to run in the background even after you close them. This consumes your computer's RAM, drains laptop battery life, and can slow down overall performance. You can easily prevent this to make your PC run faster.

Here is how to stop background apps:

For Windows 11:

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I.

2. Go to Apps: Click on Apps in the left menu, then select Installed apps.

3. Find the App: Scroll to the app you want to stop. Click the three dots (...) next to it and select Advanced options.

4. Change Permissions: Under "Background apps permissions," open the drop-down menu and select Never.

For Windows 10:

1. Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I.

2. Go to Privacy: Click on Privacy.

3. Select Background Apps: Scroll down the left menu and click on Background apps.

4. Disable Apps: Turn off the global toggle at the top to stop all background apps, or use the individual toggles below to turn them off one by one.

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Disclaimer: For educational and informational purposes only. Proceed at your own risk. The author is not responsible for any system errors, data loss, or hardware damage. Always back up important files before making changes to your PC.