too many apps launch when windows 11 boots

ctrl + shift + esc to open task manager, then the Startup apps tab. it lists everything that launches with windows and how much it slows boot. right click > disable on anything you don't need straight away. disabling doesn't uninstall anything, the app still opens fine when you click it. same list is in Settings > Apps > Startup if you prefer toggles. the annoying ones (spotify, teams, steam, discord) also have their own "open at login" option inside their settings and sometimes switch themselves back on after an update. turn it off in there as well and they stay off.