How To Stop An App From Opening On Startup Windows Updated Guide

You’re not alone. Many apps automatically add themselves to your startup list without asking. The good news? Stopping them takes less than 60 seconds.

Here is the definitive guide to disabling startup apps on and Windows 10 . The Quickest Method (Task Manager) This works for 90% of the apps you want to stop, like Slack, Teams, or Steam. how to stop an app from opening on startup windows

Right-click the app you want to block and select Disable . You’re not alone

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard. (This opens Task Manager instantly.) how to stop an app from opening on startup windows

Click the Startup tab (Windows 11) or the Startup button (Windows 10). Pro tip: If you don’t see tabs, click “More details” at the bottom first.