Always running

[cosmic52]

I've noticed that Microsoft's Get Started and Microsoft's Photo's are always running, is there a way to stop this?.

 

[Xploit Machine]

Running where? please be specific .. I suppose in Task Manager? no It doesn't runs in my system and as for Microsoft Photos, I couldn't help you because I have removed it permanently and replaced with ACDSee ..

Microsoft Get Started is part of Shell Experience / Windows Experience, stopping and/or removing it could cause the system to be unstable (I have tried before) ..

I only have these intact, the rest eg. Zune, Music, XBox,Office Hub, Solitaire .. bla bla bla are just bloatwares, I have removed them permanently;
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[cosmic52]

Answer complete then, if you can't stop it without crashing the system, then I'll leave well alone.

 

[davehc]

I would, first, echo the previous post and ask - where do you see them running?
But, neither have an impact on the opration of your computer, and could be disabled.

Look in the settings -Apps - startup and see if they are in the list. If so, disable them. Paint should be easy, but I suspect the other .
If you cannot see it, run it and see if there is any entry where you can stop it. It is merely for beginners on first using Windows, to offer suggestions as to how to improve the overall running of the machine.

 

[cosmic52]

Yes it is in task manager. But now it seems you can't see background apps on win 11. So I wouldn't be able stop any of them.

 

[davehc]

See this:

How to uninstall Photos App on Windows 11/10

You cannot uninstall the Windows 11/10 Photos App via Settings. You will have to use a PowerShell command or these free app uninstallers to remove apps. Learn how!

www.thewindowsclub.com

 

[Xploit Machine]

You can also use SysMinion to uninstall via GUI mode if not familiar with Terminal / PowerShell method.

Downloads https://www.stefanobordoni.cloud/projects/sys_minion/

Important Note - Please DO NOT remove those I have marked in Yellow, your system will go crazy after restart

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[Xploit Machine]

Additionally, You can also use the red-marked items below to gain more space .. it is 100% safe and tested by myself

 

[cosmic52]

I would look at the website you recommended Dave, but I don't think I have enough time to untick all the ridiculous legitiate boxes lol...As for the other suggestion, there's one thing I don't want to do is rock the boat with windows it's self as I'm not that confident.

 

[The Shadow 2023]

Both of the things mentioned are "Programs".
Programs can be uninstalled. Do it!