Lately, my Windows machine has been taking noticeably longer to boot up, and it’s starting to impact my daily workflow. I’ve tried disabling some startup programs through the Task Manager, but I’m hesitant to turn off anything that might be crucial for system stability. I want to keep my PC secure and running smoothly, so simply disabling everything isn’t an option.

Are there any effective tips or built-in Windows tools I can use to optimize startup performance? For example, I heard about using the System Configuration utility to selectively disable services, but I’m not sure which ones are safe to turn off. Also, could adjusting the startup impact of certain apps or checking for driver issues help?

Any advice on how to balance faster boot times while maintaining system functionality would be appreciated!