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  1. Enable or Disable Background Apps in Windows 11

    Aug 10, 2021 · This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed" for your account or all users in Windows 10 and …

  2. Seems like too many Background Processes to me. Are there?

    Mar 20, 2023 · The original topic, "too many background processes" is something I attack with Gusto, on every Windows install, no matter the version. I'm a very Basic user and windows is …

  3. High Memory Usage with No Apps Running | Windows 11 Forum

    Jul 31, 2024 · Memory use seemed high. After re-booting, using Task Manager I closed all Apps running and any Background Programs that I could identify as un-needed. No individual …

  4. Win11, how to manually turn laptop Screen Off / On ... - Windows …

    Aug 11, 2022 · Yes, it is possible to turn off the laptop screen in Windows 11 without running another program in the background or creating a timing for screen off in the power options.

  5. Turn screen off without stopping running apps - Windows 11 Forum

    Apr 29, 2022 · I would like to be able to turn off my laptop screen without shutting down running apps. In my power plan, I have it set to never turn the laptop off when plugged in. I found …

  6. Why is Edge always running in the background? How do

    Dec 22, 2025 · In Edge "Settings>System & Performance" I have shut off "Startup Boost" and "Continue Running background extension and apps when Edge is closed". In Win 11...

  7. Enable or Disable Background Extensions and Apps in

    Jan 22, 2023 · This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed" for your account or all users in Windows 10 and …

  8. Adjust Processor Scheduling for Best Performance in Windows 11

    Nov 16, 2024 · This tutorial will show you how to adjust processor scheduling for best performance of programs or background services in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Processor …

  9. MS Edge still running in background, after program closed.

    May 10, 2024 · Hi All, Currently running an up-to-date Windows 11 23H2 install (with Edge version 124.0.2478.80). I used Firefox as my default browser, but have Edge set up as my …

  10. Powershell continually popping up in processes - Windows 11 …

    Nov 30, 2023 · I got a new laptop yesterday (Lenovo i7, 16GB Ram, Win 11 Home). Battery life seems pretty poor, so I checked settings, and it shows Powershell as using 46% of the battery. …