[universenz]

I know your question is for Windows, but in case someone was wondering about MacOS:

Aside from being able to manage some persistent login items under Settings > Users > Login Items, there is a free tool available from Patrick Wardle that helps manage the hidden launch items (like updaters) on MacOS called Knock Knock.

https://objective-see.com/products/knockknock.html

[CharlesW]

Also recommended by the same developer: BlockBlock

https://objective-see.com/products/blockblock.html