Windows 10: Task Manager Startup Category Question

Hello Microsoft Community,

When I go to Task Manager, and then Startup, how do I know what is safe to disable? I am attempting to make my computer faster by limiting startup programs.


Thanks.

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Windows 10 - cannot add exec to Startup in Task Manager

I purchased a new computer with Windows 10 already installed. I am trying to add an exec to the startup list but Win10 will not accept it. The exec runs successfully on my Windows 10 machine if I start it manually.

Steps I've taken: Task Manager, Startup Tab, File>Run New Task. (browse to location, select.) It will start immediately, but does not show up on the list to autostart, nor does it start on reboot.

Any suggestions?

 

Task Manager-Startup

Here are three methods to invoke a task:

1. By placing a program or a shortcut into this folder:
   
   c:\Users\Michael\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
2. By specifying it in this registry location: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
3. By creating a scheduled task that gets triggered at startup or at logon time.

 

MailforExchange and task categories

I have similar problems with the tasks handling, any ideas on how to work them around?

Task Categories: I have the same problem, and although I only have near 50 tasks, having them without categories really makes them complicated to work with. Any way to work it around?

Alarm and "Go To": As well, is there any way to get directly to the task after having it remind you with the alarm? Some of my tasks are to remember a list of steps or quick questions which I need to update when reminded.

Quick button to task list: is there any shortcut in order to get to the tasks list, such as it is to get to the calendar? I have been a palm user for years, and have learned to appreciate this feature, interestingly Nokia doesn't have it.

Any ideas on how to fulfill this small issues?