Windows 10: Apps in background

Discus and support Apps in background in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I am trying to stop Messenger app Facebook working in the background. I did disable the app in the list of "Background apps" in the settings.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Cem.O., Jun 27, 2020.

  1. Cem.O. Win User

    Apps in background


    Hello,


    I am trying to stop Messenger app Facebook working in the background. I did disable the app in the list of "Background apps" in the settings. After that I restarted the computer also, but still I receive notifications from the app when someone writes me on Facebook Messenger, even without opening the app.


    I do not want to disable notifications totally for the Messenger app because I want to receive notifications when I open the app manually when I want.


    Thank you for your help in advance,

    :)
     
    Cem.O., Jun 27, 2020
    #1

  2. Background applications

    Hi Robert,

    We understand that you don't want some apps to run on the background of your computer. What we suggest is to
    control which apps are allowed to run in the background. To see which apps have permission, just follow the below steps:

    • Open the Start menu or Start screen and select “Settings.”
    • Click or tap the “Privacy” icon in the Settings.
    • Scroll down to the bottom of the list and select “Background apps.”
    • You’ll see a list of apps that have permission to run in the background with an “On/Off” toggle.
    Just bear in mind that, apps normally run in the background to update their live tiles, download new data, and receive notifications. If you want an app to continue performing these functions, you should allow it to continue running in
    the background.

    Feel free to update us with the results.
     
    Michelle Vil, Jun 27, 2020
    #2
  3. Photos app hogging resources in background

    Ian, this suggestion was posted on my other thread:

    We understand that not all of users are using the Photos app on Windows 10, if not very often. If you don't want this app to be running on background when not in use, there is a way you can turn this
    off. Kindly follow the steps provided below:


    • In Cortana, type Privacy Settings
      and press Enter.
    • Look for Background apps.
    • Look for Photos in the list.
    • Flip the switch to Off.
    • Restart your computer.

    After you restart your computer, you can check if the Photos app is still running in background. You can use these steps to turn off any running background applications as it is not limited to Photos
    app alone. In this way, you can conserve a lot of power and process allowance.


    I just followed these instructions, and now have to wait to see if it works. I'm hoping it solves your problem, too!
     
    BarryG_961, Jun 27, 2020
    #3
  4. swarfega Win User

    Apps in background

    Background Apps Annoying


    You can go to Settings App
    search for background
    click on let apps run in the background

    Scroll through the list to see if they're listed there.
     
    swarfega, Jun 27, 2020
    #4
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