A user installed a new application that automatically starts each time the user logs in to a Windows 10 system. The user does not want this to happen and has asked for this setting to be changed…

The correct answer is B. Task Manager. In Windows 10, the Startup tab in Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc > Startup) lists all applications that launch at login and allows you to enable or disable each one safely with a right-click. This is the recommended, user-friendly method for managing startup items without risk…

Software Troubleshooting

Question

A user installed a new application that automatically starts each time the user logs in to a Windows 10 system. The user does not want this to happen and has asked for this setting to be changed. Which of the following tools would the technician MOST likely use to safely make this change?

Options

ARegistry Editor
BTask Manager
CEvent Viewer
DLocal Users and Groups

How the community answered

(34 responses)

A
15% (5)
B
74% (25)
C
9% (3)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

In Windows 10, the Startup tab in Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc > Startup) lists all applications that launch at login and allows you to enable or disable each one safely with a right-click. This is the recommended, user-friendly method for managing startup items without risk. Registry Editor (A) can also control startup entries (via HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run), but it is dangerous for inexperienced users and unnecessary when Task Manager provides the same capability safely. Event Viewer (C) is for reviewing system logs, not managing startup programs. Local Users and Groups (D) manages user accounts and group memberships, not startup behavior.

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