How To Stop Auto Launch Microsoft Teams

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Microsoft Teams is a widely used platform for both professional and personal communication. Nonetheless, its automatic startup with every computer boot can be a nuisance for certain users. Thankfully, there are methods available to prevent Microsoft Teams from opening automatically.

Method 1: Disable Auto-Launch in Settings

The easiest way to stop Microsoft Teams from auto-launching is by disabling it in the settings. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Open Microsoft Teams and click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
  2. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Scroll down to the “General” section and uncheck the box next to “Automatically start the app when I log in to Windows.”
  4. Click on “Save” to apply the changes.

Method 2: Disable Auto-Launch in Task Manager

If you prefer not to change your settings, you can also stop Microsoft Teams from auto-launching using the Task Manager. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc on your keyboard to open the Task Manager.
  2. Click on the “Startup” tab and find Microsoft Teams in the list of startup items.
  3. Right-click on Microsoft Teams and select “Disable.”

Conclusion

Stopping Microsoft Teams from auto-launching can save you time and make your computer start up faster. By following the methods outlined above, you can easily disable auto-launch in settings or using the Task Manager.