Microsoft’s Office “Startup Boost”: Faster Apps, More Annoying Updates!
In May, Microsoft plans to boost Office app speed with a new Windows scheduled task called Startup Boost. It preloads performance enhancements but only works on systems with at least 8 GB RAM. Users can turn it off, but like an overexcited boomerang, it returns with each update.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like Microsoft is giving Office apps a little turbo boost, but with a catch! Imagine your Office suite on a caffeine high, ready to sprint at a moment’s notice. But of course, Microsoft has decided to play the role of the overprotective parent, ensuring your system doesn’t kick into overdrive without a permission slip. Can we just call it the Microsoft Office Shotgun Start already?
Key Points:
- Microsoft is introducing “Startup Boost” for Office apps, enhancing performance at logon.
- The feature rolls out in mid-May 2025, requiring 8 GB RAM and 5 GB of disk space.
- Startup Boost is optional and can be disabled via Office app settings.
- It will automatically re-enable with each Office update, so prepare to toggle it off repeatedly.
- Energy Saver mode disables Startup Boost to prevent resource hogging.
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