Balancing which apps automatically start up when you open Windows is more of an art than science. You'll want to disable heavy apps that will slow down your PC's boot up time, but you might also ...

You can change startup programs in Windows 10 — the applications that start when you turn on your computer — to make your computer run faster.

With that in mind, disabling Nearby Share from opening on startup in Windows is a useful way to ensure that your PC isn’t adding unnecessary load when it boots up.

Too many startup apps can be a drag on your PC’s performance. Here's how to stop apps from automatically starting when you turn on your computer.