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How to prevent Microsoft Teams from opening on startup in Windows 11, 10, and 7
Microsoft Teams is one of the big names in collaboration and communication software, especially for remote teams. The tool has a lot of great features and functionalities that are used by more than 100 million people every day. On the other hand, there is an annoying aspect of the app that is equally dreaded by millions of users: Microsoft Teams automatically starts itself when you boot your computer.
The autostart feature has valid use cases and benefits, especially for people who use the app on a dedicated work computer. If you would rather not have Microsoft Teams appear on your personal computer (Windows or Mac), we will show you how to prevent Microsoft Teams from opening in the first place.
There are several ways to prevent Microsoft Teams from automatically opening when you start your Windows› computer. Check them out.