Guide: How to Disable Spotify From Opening Automatically on Startup in Mac and Windows
Users may have noticed that some apps, such as Chrome, Spotify and Edge browser, open automatically when they start their Windows or Mac computer. While this behavior makes sense for cloud storage services like OneDrive and Google Drive, it can consume resources at startup. Fortunately, there is a way to prevent these apps from launching on startup in both macOS and Windows.
People who enjoy music may not be bothered by Spotify launching automatically when their computer starts up. However, it’s odd that the streaming service would choose to do this, as it is not a necessary system app. There is no need to make users open the app every time they turn on their device, and yet this behavior is enabled by default when installing Spotify.
Want to stop Spotify from automatically launching when you turn on your computer? Here’s how to do it on both Windows and Mac.
1. Use the Startup and Windows Behavior option (Windows and Mac)
Spotify users can easily adjust the “start at startup” setting in the app’s settings. The process is the same for both Windows and Mac users. To make the change, simply follow these steps.
To access Spotify on Mac or Windows, users can open the app.
To access Spotify settings, users can either select the dropdown next to the profile icon or use the Command + keyboard shortcut on Mac.
Go to the bottom of the page and click “Show advanced settings” for more options.
Spotify users now have the option to access additional features, expanding their listening experience.
Navigate to the ‘Startup and window behavior’ heading in your Spotify settings, and change the option ‘Open Spotify automatically after logging into computer’ to No.
Spotify’s Windows app now offers users the option to prevent the app from automatically loading when their computer starts up. Additionally, users can choose to minimize or close the app when they hit the close button.
If Spotify is still launching automatically when your Mac starts up, try this solution.
2. Turn off Open at login from the Apps dock on the Mac
Apple’s dock provides quick access to various options, such as Shut Down, Force Quit, Show all windows and keep in dock. To use these features, simply click the app icon with two fingers or right-click it with a mouse.
Go to the Options menu and switch off or on the setting for opening at login.
3. Disable Spotify from Users and Groups (Mac)
Apple users can stop apps from launching automatically when their device starts up. To do this, they can use the Settings menu to hide the apps.
Tap the Apple icon in the menu bar or use Command + Space to open System Preferences.
Go to System Preferences, then Users & Groups. In the right pane, select Login Items to proceed.
To customize which apps open when you log in, click the lock icon in the lower left corner and enter your administrator password.
To delete Spotify from the list, select the check box under the Hide menu and then press the ‘-’ button at the bottom.
4. Disable Spotify when starting Windows
Logging into your Windows account? Make sure to disable Spotify from the boot menu. Here’s how: follow these steps.
Press the Windows key or use the Windows + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run menu.
To access the services running during Windows startup, type “shell: startup” into the search bar.
Delete Spotify from the context menu if it appears.
5. Disable Spotify Startup from Task Manager in Windows
To open Task Manager, select the Windows button and search for it or right-click on the Windows button and select it from the menu.
The Task Manager window displays tabs for Processes, Performance, App History, Startup, Users, Details and Services.
To access Spotify, click the Startup tab and search for it in the list of apps.
Right-click the item and select “Disable” from the menu to turn it off.
Spotify will no longer automatically launch when Windows starts up.
Remove Spotify from startup
Disabling Spotify from automatically launching on startup can help speed up the loading process of your Mac or Windows PC. Follow the steps outlined above to ensure that Spotify won’t be randomly opening at startup.
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Final note
Having trouble with Spotify opening automatically on startup? This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to disable it on Mac and Windows. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Don’t forget to share the love and spread the word!
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