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By default, Windows 10 starts all applications that were open before starting or restarting a system. I don’t know anyone who thinks this functionality is great, but at least you can turn it off.
Just disable the last option Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up my device and reopen my apps after an update or restart in the privacy section.
Boom: Windows is a little less annoying and won´t auto start your updates :-)
Hint: This setting is obviously not auto-synced to your Microsoft account right now. You have to set it on all devices manually or if you reset or re-install Windows.
BEN ABT
Ben is Chief Engineering Officer and Principal Software Engineer at Medialesson.de, with a strong focus on .NET and Microsoft Azure. In his professional role, he designs and builds highly scalable platforms for hybrid and cloud-based scenarios. He also advises companies and C-levels on migrating to the sovereign cloud.
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