Apps Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Windows 11

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This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable startup apps for your account or all users in Windows 11.

Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11.

References:

Configure Startup Applications in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.
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Configure Startup Applications in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com

You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable startup apps for all users, but not for only your account (current user).



Contents





Option One

Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Task Manager


The Task Manager will enable or disable the startup items referenced in the registry keys below.

(Current User)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\Run

(All Users)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\Run


1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc).

2 Do step 3 (enable) or step 4 (disable) below for what you want.

3 Enable Startup Apps

A) Click/tap on Startup apps in the left pane. (see screenshot below)​

B) Select a disabled startup app you want to enable.​

C) Click/tap on Enable on the command bar at the top, and go to step 5.​

If the Enable button is grayed out, then it means that you must be signed in as an administrator to enable it.


Startup_apps_Task_Manager-2.png

4 Disable Startup Apps

A) Click/tap on Startup apps in the left pane. (see screenshot below)​

B) Select an enabled startup app you want to disable.​

C) Click/tap on Disable on the command bar at the top, and go to step 5.​

If the Disable button is grayed out, then it means that you must be signed in as an administrator to disable it.


Startup_apps_Task_Manager-1.png

5 When finished, you can close Task Manager if you like.




Option Two

Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Settings


1 Open Settings (Win+I). (see screenshot below)

2 Click/tap on Apps on the left side, and click/tap on Startup on the right side. (see screenshot below)


Startup_apps_Settings-1.png

3 Turn On (enable) or Off (disable) Startup apps for what you want on the right side. (see screenshot below)

Startup_apps_Settings-2.png

4 When finished, you can close Settings if you like.




Option Three

Enable or Disable Startup Apps in App's Advanced Options


This option may not be available for some apps.


1 Open Settings (Win+I). (see screenshot below)

2 Click/tap on Apps on the left side, and click/tap on Installed apps on the right side. (see screenshot below)

System Components that were listed on the Settings > Apps > Installed Apps page have moved to their own page under Settings > System > System Components.




Startup_apps_advanced_options-1.png

3 Click/tap on the 3 dots button of an app (ex: "Microsoft Teams") you want, and click/tap on Advanced options in the menu. (see screenshot below)

Startup_apps_advanced_options-2.png

4 Turn On (enable) or Off (disable) Runs at log-in for what you want. (see screenshot below)

Startup_apps_advanced_options-3.png

5 When finished, you can close Settings if you like.




Option Four

Remove Startup Apps in Startup Folder


1 Open File Explorer (Win+E).

2 Copy and paste the path below you want into the address bar of File Explorer, and press Enter. (see screenshots below)

(Current User)​
shell:Startup​

OR​

(All Users)​
shell:Common Startup​

3 You can now delete anything you don't want in the Startup folder to remove it from running at startup.

User_Startup_folder.png

All_Users_Startup_folder.png





Option Five

Disable Startup Apps in Registry Editor


1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter to see a list of all startup apps for your account and their registry location. (see screenshot below step 3).

wmic startup get caption,user,location​

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3 Make note of the registry Location (ex: "HKU\S-1-5-21-2212846312-626644311-134141314-1001\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run") for the startup app Caption (ex: "Screenpresso") you want to remove from running at startup for your account. (see screenshot below)

wmic_startup-1.png

4 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe).

5 Copy and paste the registry Location (ex: "HKU\S-1-5-21-2212846312-626644311-134141314-1001\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run") from step 3 for the startup app Caption (ex: "Screenpresso") you want to remove into the address bar of Registry Editor, and press Enter to open that location. (see screenshot below step 6)

6 In the right pane, right click on the startup app Name (ex: "Screenpresso") you want to remove, and click/tap on Delete. (see screenshot below)

This will remove the app from the list of startup apps to disable it from running at startup.

It is recommended to export this registry key to a REG file first as a backup to be able to restore later if wanted.


wmic_startup-2.png

7 Click/tap on Yes to approve deleting. (see screenshot below)

wmic_startup-3.png

8 When finished removing Startup apps from the registry, you can close Windows Terminal and Registry Editor if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Tutorial updated to add option 4 to remove startup apps from Registry Editor. :-)
 

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Hi Shawn,
I have a dead (orphan) link in Task Manager Startup that I cannot get rid off (see attached Xbox App Services). It does not show up in any of the RUN registry hives and also not on the Powershell/Commands you mention in Option 4 (only the other 2 apps show). I had this before in Windows 10 but forgot how to remove it in the registry. Do you know perhaps?
It ended up in my Task Manager Startup (as disabled) after I disabled all the 4 Xbox services in Services, I did not uninstall anything so don't understand why I have this orphan link in Task Manager Startup. (Xbox Game bar is off in setings)
Thanks
Frank
 

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FrankW said:
@Brink
Hi Shawn,
I have a dead (orphan) link in Task Manager Startup that I cannot get rid off (see attached Xbox App Services). It does not show up in any of the RUN registry hives and also not on the Powershell/Commands you mention in Option 4 (only the other 2 apps show). I had this before in Windows 10 but forgot how to remove it in the registry. Do you know perhaps?
It ended up in my Task Manager Startup (as disabled) after I disabled all the 4 Xbox services in Services, I did not uninstall anything so don't understand why I have this orphan link in Task Manager Startup. (Xbox Game bar is off in setings)
Thanks
Frank
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Hello Frank, :-)

Interesting. Double check all the registry locations in option 3 below to see if it may be hiding in one of those.

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Brink said:
Hello Frank, :-)

Interesting. Double check all the registry locations in option 3 below to see if it may be hiding in one of those.

www.tenforums.com

Add, Delete, Enable, or Disable Startup Items in Windows 10

How to Add, Delete, Enable, or Disable Startup Items in Windows 10
www.tenforums.com www.tenforums.com
Click to expand...
Hi Shawn.
I had checked all those RUN reg hives before, only 1 has the 2 Startup apps but not Xbox. I looked in Option 3 (W11) and found the Startup options (attached) but you can only disable not delete apps there. I may download Autoruns to remove that bad Startup link or just forget about it. Ran SFC /scannow and it found no issues. Also RESET the 3 Xbox apps to see if that would remove it and disabled Games option in Settings, all without results.
Thanks
Frank
 

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FrankW said:
Hi Shawn.
I had checked all those RUN reg hives before, only 1 has the 2 Startup apps but not Xbox. I looked in Option 3 (W11) and found the Startup options (attached) but you can only disable not delete apps there. I may download Autoruns to remove that bad Startup link or just forget about it. Ran SFC /scannow and it found no issues. Also RESET the 3 Xbox apps to see if that would remove it and disabled Games option in Settings, all without results.
Thanks
Frank
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I searched the registry, and couldn't find any reference for "Xbox App Services" either.
 

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    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
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    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
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Brink said:
I searched the registry, and couldn't find any reference for "Xbox App Services" either.
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Try combined XboxAppServices or XboxAppServices.exe and you may get 2 hits: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PackagedCom\Package\Microsoft.GamingApp_2210.1001.58.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Server\0 (Microsoft.Xbox.App) and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PackagedCom\Package\Microsoft.GamingApp_2210.1001.58.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Server\0 (XboxAppServices.exe) The 2nd key is the app in my Task Manager Startup but File Location (right click) is greyed-out meaning the program is no longer there?
 

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    CPU
    Intel i5-13500HX 2500 Mhz, 14 cores, 20 l. processors
    Motherboard
    RPL, Compass RTX, V1.18
    Memory
    16 GB DDR5-4800MT/s in Dual Channel mode
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
    Sound Card
    RealTek + Intel Smart Sound and Nvidia HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    IPS 16", AR16:10,
    Screen Resolution
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    Hard Drives
    SK Hynix 512GB PCIe NVMe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 SSD
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    Power adapter Delta 230W, 4-cell 90 Wh Li-Ion battery
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    US RGB white keys
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    Windows Defender
    Other Info
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    Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i, Gigabit Ethernet, Network (RJ-45) port
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 build 26100.3624
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook K3502Z S15 15" OLED
    CPU
    Intel 12th Gen. i7 12700H, 14 cores, 2.3 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 6P+8E cores)
    Motherboard
    Alder Lake-H, 1700-4700 MHz clock rate
    Memory
    8GB LPDDR4 on board + 8GB LPDDR4 3200 MHz in Dual Channel.
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe supports up to 4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
    Sound Card
    Harman Kardon - DTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    OLED 15.6inch 2.8K (2880 x 1620)
    Screen Resolution
    16:9 aspect ratio 0.2ms response time 120Hz refresh rate, 550nits
    Hard Drives
    512GB M.2 NVMe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Micron_2450_MTFDKBA512TFK
    PSU
    90-Watt USB charger (Thunderbolt4)
    Case
    Metal lid, plastic case
    Cooling
    1 fan
    Mouse
    Precision Trackpad
    Keyboard
    With adjustable backlight
    Internet Speed
    ISP provides 15 mb/s WIFI LTE (4G), laptop WIFI 6 adapter.
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS American Megatrends International, LLC. 10.1.2.312, 13/03/2024. Network adapter: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160 MHz
FrankW said:
Try combined XboxAppServices or XboxAppServices.exe and you may get 2 hits: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PackagedCom\Package\Microsoft.GamingApp_2210.1001.58.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Server\0 (Microsoft.Xbox.App) and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PackagedCom\Package\Microsoft.GamingApp_2210.1001.58.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Server\0 (XboxAppServices.exe) The 2nd key is the app in my Task Manager Startup but File Location (right click) is greyed-out meaning the program is no longer there?
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Those would reference the app package for it, but not related to startup apps. :(

As a test, you could try uninstalling the Microsoft.GamingApp using option 5 below to see if it may remove it.

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "*Microsoft.GamingApp*" | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers

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    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Brink said:
Those would reference the app package for it, but not related to startup apps. :(

As a test, you could try uninstalling the Microsoft.GamingApp using option 5 below to see if it may remove it.

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -Name "*Microsoft.GamingApp*" | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers

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Uninstall Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall apps in Windows 11. If you no longer want or use an app, then you could uninstall the app to remove it and free up space on the drive. Desktop apps are traditional programs installed by a user. These will not be an app from the Microsoft Store...
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I get Access Denied (see attached), probably have to Take Ownership of the whole package folder or just of that file?
 

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 build: 26100.3624
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Predator PHN16-71-50JG
    CPU
    Intel i5-13500HX 2500 Mhz, 14 cores, 20 l. processors
    Motherboard
    RPL, Compass RTX, V1.18
    Memory
    16 GB DDR5-4800MT/s in Dual Channel mode
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
    Sound Card
    RealTek + Intel Smart Sound and Nvidia HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    IPS 16", AR16:10,
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200x165Hz
    Hard Drives
    SK Hynix 512GB PCIe NVMe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 SSD
    PSU
    Power adapter Delta 230W, 4-cell 90 Wh Li-Ion battery
    Case
    Polycarbonate with a metal panel lid
    Cooling
    2 fans
    Keyboard
    US RGB white keys
    Mouse
    Precision Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    15 Mb/s
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS: Insyde Software 5.44.1.18 dated: 21/8/2024
    Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i, Gigabit Ethernet, Network (RJ-45) port
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 build 26100.3624
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook K3502Z S15 15" OLED
    CPU
    Intel 12th Gen. i7 12700H, 14 cores, 2.3 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 6P+8E cores)
    Motherboard
    Alder Lake-H, 1700-4700 MHz clock rate
    Memory
    8GB LPDDR4 on board + 8GB LPDDR4 3200 MHz in Dual Channel.
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe supports up to 4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
    Sound Card
    Harman Kardon - DTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    OLED 15.6inch 2.8K (2880 x 1620)
    Screen Resolution
    16:9 aspect ratio 0.2ms response time 120Hz refresh rate, 550nits
    Hard Drives
    512GB M.2 NVMe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Micron_2450_MTFDKBA512TFK
    PSU
    90-Watt USB charger (Thunderbolt4)
    Case
    Metal lid, plastic case
    Cooling
    1 fan
    Mouse
    Precision Trackpad
    Keyboard
    With adjustable backlight
    Internet Speed
    ISP provides 15 mb/s WIFI LTE (4G), laptop WIFI 6 adapter.
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS American Megatrends International, LLC. 10.1.2.312, 13/03/2024. Network adapter: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160 MHz
FrankW said:
I get Access Denied (see attached), probably have to Take Ownership of the whole package folder or just of that file?
Click to expand...

It looks like you need to open an elevated PowerShell or Windows Terminal instead.

Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select Windows Powershell.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Brink said:
It looks like you need to open an elevated PowerShell or Windows Terminal instead.

Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select Windows Powershell.
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Thanks Shawn, I'll try it and always can reinstall it from the Windows store if want it back:-)

Update 07:30
Gone (see attached)!
Frank
 

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 build: 26100.3624
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Predator PHN16-71-50JG
    CPU
    Intel i5-13500HX 2500 Mhz, 14 cores, 20 l. processors
    Motherboard
    RPL, Compass RTX, V1.18
    Memory
    16 GB DDR5-4800MT/s in Dual Channel mode
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
    Sound Card
    RealTek + Intel Smart Sound and Nvidia HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    IPS 16", AR16:10,
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200x165Hz
    Hard Drives
    SK Hynix 512GB PCIe NVMe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 SSD
    PSU
    Power adapter Delta 230W, 4-cell 90 Wh Li-Ion battery
    Case
    Polycarbonate with a metal panel lid
    Cooling
    2 fans
    Keyboard
    US RGB white keys
    Mouse
    Precision Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    15 Mb/s
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS: Insyde Software 5.44.1.18 dated: 21/8/2024
    Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650i, Gigabit Ethernet, Network (RJ-45) port
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 build 26100.3624
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Vivobook K3502Z S15 15" OLED
    CPU
    Intel 12th Gen. i7 12700H, 14 cores, 2.3 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 6P+8E cores)
    Motherboard
    Alder Lake-H, 1700-4700 MHz clock rate
    Memory
    8GB LPDDR4 on board + 8GB LPDDR4 3200 MHz in Dual Channel.
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe supports up to 4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
    Sound Card
    Harman Kardon - DTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    OLED 15.6inch 2.8K (2880 x 1620)
    Screen Resolution
    16:9 aspect ratio 0.2ms response time 120Hz refresh rate, 550nits
    Hard Drives
    512GB M.2 NVMe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD, Micron_2450_MTFDKBA512TFK
    PSU
    90-Watt USB charger (Thunderbolt4)
    Case
    Metal lid, plastic case
    Cooling
    1 fan
    Mouse
    Precision Trackpad
    Keyboard
    With adjustable backlight
    Internet Speed
    ISP provides 15 mb/s WIFI LTE (4G), laptop WIFI 6 adapter.
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    BIOS American Megatrends International, LLC. 10.1.2.312, 13/03/2024. Network adapter: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160 MHz
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