Question: How Do I Turn off Background Processes in Windows 8?
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Use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + I and select Change PC Settings. Then select Personalize on the left, and under Lock Screen Apps, click the icon for the app you want to stop running in the background.

How do I stop background processes in Windows 8?

Press “Ctrl+Alt+Del” or go to the Taskbar and right-click and select “Task Manager“. The Task Manager window will open that will show all running processes. Select the process to kill and right-click and select “End Task”.

How do I see what apps are running in the background Windows 8?

Step 1: Open the start menu to choose “settings”, then click “privacy”. Step 2: Choose “background” and then you will find a list of apps running in the background of your PC.

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