Parallel Windows 10 async autostart mode Asynchronous startup for background processes
Parallel Windows 10 async autostart mode Asynchronous startup for background processes
I observed that Windows 10's autostart behaves oddly. Although I adjusted the registry delay setting to zero and reduced waiting times, the issue persists. When launching an older Windows 7 system, all tools launched simultaneously—especially on SSDs, which perform well for them. However, with HDDs, performance drops significantly. In contrast, in Windows 10, programs from autostart (like display management, monitoring, print server, file manager) load one after another. I suspected the delay might be intentional, possibly a Microsoft optimization to speed up startup. Many online suggestions claim to disable autostart or use tricks to make boot faster, but few actually verify how autostart functions. I appreciate my current tools for boosting productivity and efficiency. My system boots quickly enough; only minor improvements would be welcome. I tried disabling all except file manager and added a JScript script to run autostart items asynchronously, which improved loading speed and eliminated waiting. Still, I'm curious—why does Windows 10 delay autostart? Is it a planned feature or something Microsoft is trying to enhance? Would anyone have explored this issue before?
You're referring to a standard full boot setup. I won't use fastboot and prefer switching SSDs without relying on hibernation each time. Also, please pay close attention to my message—I'm discussing parallel and asynchronous autostart loading. If you created a custom workaround using a script instead of the built-in system, it suggests significant adjustments were needed in the system settings. Unfortunately, some programs in autostart still introduce delays, even when trying to load multiple items at once.
It seems I'm unsure about this. My main thought is that when Windows 8 launched, Microsoft aimed to improve performance on less reliable hardware. The system used basic eMMC storage and slower HDDs, likely running them one at a time to ensure users could still function without long waits. This approach also led to the introduction of "Automatic (Delay)" for services in the registry.
I understand. I think most of the delays were caused by slow HDDs, including the typical 5-10 second wait before autostart apps load (this can be fixed in the registry). Even though Windows seems to detect the drive type and adjusts Superfetch, it still can't change the registry value based on computer and disk speed. Probably not one-by-one, but definitely not all at once. It's good that I can try to make a different approach.