How can I reduce the number of software programs running in the background on my PC?

1. Uninstall unnecessary programs: Uninstall any programs that you do not need or use on your computer.

2. Disable startup programs: Disabling unused programs from running on startup will reduce the number of programs running in the background. You can find the settings in the Task Manager or the System Configuration window.
3. Use a PC Optimizer: PC Optimizers can help to identify and uninstall redundant software and programs running in the background.
4. Clean Up Your Browsers: Clear out browsing data, cookies and history from your browsers regularly to ensure no unwanted programs are running in the background.
5. Disable Background Apps: Some applications can be set to run in the background. Check the settings for each application to see if there is an option to disable background running.