Windows 11 Slow Boot Time Fix [2026]
Quick Answer: Windows 11 boots slowly because too many startup apps and services. Disable startup programs in Task Manager and enable Fast Startup in power settings.
Symptoms
- Boot takes 2+ minutes
- Black screen before login for 30+ seconds
- Slow after entering password
- Was faster on Windows 10
Root Cause
Startup app bloat, disabled fast startup, or failing hard drive.
Fix
Method 1: Disable Startup Apps
- Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Startup apps tab
- Disable high-impact items (OneDrive, Spotify, Adobe)
Method 2: Enable Fast Startup
- Control Panel → Power Options → Choose what power buttons do
- Check "Turn on fast startup"
Method 3: Check Boot Time
Get-WinEvent -ProviderName Microsoft-Windows-Diagnostics-Performance | Where-Object {$_.Id -eq 100} | Select-Object -First 5 | Select-Object TimeCreated, Message
Method 4: Disable Unnecessary Services
Get-Service | Where-Object {$_.StartType -eq "Automatic" -and $_.Status -ne "Running"} | Select-Object Name
How Againly Helps
Againly runs check_startup_impact to identify slow-booting apps and services.
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FAQ
Q: Will disabling startup apps break anything? A: No, they just won't auto-start. You can still open them manually.
Q: Should I disable Fast Startup? A: Only if you dual-boot Linux. Otherwise keep it enabled.
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