Useless Get Started App.

cereberus · Feb 9, 2023

Does anybody know how to kill the useless "Get Started" app which uses resources?

Winuser · Feb 9, 2023

I'm shocked to find that someone finds this useless app, useless.

Archigos · Feb 9, 2023

You can open a command prompt and type the following:

Batch:

tasklist *get*

Look for the one labeled: 8828 ApplicationFrameWindow ApplicationFrameHost Get Started

The number may be different on your system. Take that number and type the following:

Batch:

taskkill /PID 8828

Replace the number with what yours says

DigitalGoat · Feb 9, 2023

Try the Settings app, Notifications section, right at the bottom is additional settings, turn off all those should stop the get help/ started stuff from running.

Ghot · Feb 9, 2023

I bet that the first person that figures out how to remove GetStarted from the Start Menu, sees their computer screen turn to falling confetti, hears wild cheering, wins ten shares of MS stock, and gets a $500k/yr job offer from Microsoft.

Edwin · Feb 9, 2023

I love that app! Very dear to me..., I use it every day!
Like a good friend that is always there!

I always get a tremendous feeling of comfort knowing it's there if you need it!

Winuser · Feb 9, 2023

Edwin said:
I always get a tremendous feeling of comfort knowing it's there if you need it!

I use it to start my day. Every morning I use the Get Started App and then I have my first cup of coffee. It's also good for getting over a hangover.

Ander · Feb 9, 2023

Hey, don't get me started on useless bundleware.

Edwin · Feb 9, 2023

Winuser said:
I use it to start my day. Every morning I use the Get Started App and then I have my first cup of coffee. It's also good for getting over a hangover.

Yes-siree-bob!!! Tremendous blessing that Microsoft kept that app in the operating system!
I, myself, would be lost without it!
I always get an immense feeling of solace and joy seeing it residing there in the Start Menu!!!

idgat · Feb 9, 2023

As I said in another thread ...

idgat said:
Try all you like to remove it (successful or otherwise), like many other Windows' inadequately functioning add-ons and/or bloatware that can be removed or disabled (sometimes only temporarily), Microsoft will throw it back in your face after some later update event.

Edwin · Feb 9, 2023

Okay, I think I made enough of a nuisance of myself for one day!
Time to blow this popcorn stand!
Catch ya later!

cereberus · Feb 10, 2023

DigitalGoat said:
Try the Settings app, Notifications section, right at the bottom is additional settings, turn off all those should stop the get help/ started stuff from running.

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Thanks - I will try this.

cereberus · Feb 10, 2023

Archigos said:
You can open a command prompt and type the following:

Batch:

tasklist *get*

Look for the one labeled: 8828 ApplicationFrameWindow ApplicationFrameHost Get Started

The number may be different on your system. Take that number and type the following:

Batch:

taskkill /PID 8828

Replace the number with what yours says

Thanks but was more looking for a solution to stop it starting in first place. If I cannot, I will see if I can create a batch file run from Task Scheduler.

cereberus · Feb 10, 2023

Edwin said:
Okay, I think I made enough of a nuisance of myself for one day!
Time to blow this popcorn stand!
Catch ya later!

I know I could put you on my ignore list for "being a nuisance" my friend, but I would lose all the fun of your posts LOL.

What we need is a "sin bin" function which warns you about being a nuisance. It would not stop you posting but each post would blow a giant raspberry at you LOL.

PS only kidding of course before I start war.