How to block background apps from running on Windows 10

By blocking the execution of apps in the background, you will prevent them from using RAM or consuming battery even without the use of the PC, and consequently you will not receive any notification on the app after blocking it.

In fact, in this guide we will see different ways to block background apps from running on Windows 10 without the use of any program.

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Settings

To block apps from running in the background on Windows 10 through theSettings app follow the steps below:

1. First click on Start menu and select Settings (i.e. the gear icon on the left).
2. Now click on Privacy and in the new screen select the item App in background scrolling the left side menu.
3. Finally, move from the list corresponding to the app to be blocked the switch lever to the left and the item will appear Disabled.

Battery saving mode

You can also block apps from running in the background on Windows 10 by setting the Battery saver mode, which usually activates automatically when the battery charge is below 20%.

So here are the steps to follow:

1. First click on Start menu and select Settings (i.e. the gear icon on the left).
2. Now click on System and from the left side menu select the item Battery.
3. Finally put the check mark on the item Automatically turn on Battery Saver when ..., and move the slider below to select the percentage of the battery at which Economy mode will automatically activate.

Local Group Policy Editor

If you use Windows versions For, Enterprise o Education (if in doubt you can consult our guide on how to check the Windows version), you can block apps from running in the background through theLocal Group Policy Editor, which allows you to make various changes to the operating system.

Here are the steps to follow:

1. First click on at the same time WIN + R, type gpedit.msc in the box apri and click Ok.
2. Now from the left menu click first onright pointing arrow icon at the item Computer configuration and then on the one in correspondence of Administrative models.
3. At this point, first click again on theright pointing arrow icon at Windows Components and later on the voice App Privacy.
4. Now double click on the item Allow background execution for Windows apps located on the right screen.
5. In the new screen then put the check mark on the item Activated, and from the drop-down menu at the bottom of Default for all apps selected Force Deny.
6. Finally click on first Apply and then on Ok, and restart your PC.

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