Microsoft Enhances Office App Speed with New Startup Boost

Microsoft is set to enhance the startup speed of its Office applications, beginning with Word, through a new feature called Startup Boost. This feature, scheduled to launch in May, introduces a silent task that runs when you boot your PC, ensuring that Word and other Office apps open more quickly. This task keeps the app in a paused state until it is launched, optimizing performance and load times. Initially, Startup Boost will be available for PCs with at least 8GB of RAM and 5GB of disk space. However, it will be disabled when Energy Saver mode is active. Users have the option to disable this feature within the app settings if they prefer not to have Office apps start quietly in the background.

Microsoft's approach leverages scheduled tasks, a method commonly used by system optimizers but not frequently adopted by app developers. This move aligns Office with other applications like Google Chrome, which also utilizes scheduled tasks for updates. The introduction of Startup Boost is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience by reducing app load times and improving efficiency.

For IT administrators, managing this feature will require attention to in-app settings, as the Office installer will recreate the task with updates. This initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to optimizing software performance and user satisfaction.

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