Having Spotify (and other apps) launch during the startup process will significantly increase the bootup time. Even if you’re not concerned about the startup time on your PC, you might be annoyed that Spotify opens immediately. To help you, we’ll show you how to stop Spotify from opening on startup on Windows 10 and 11 using the steps below.
How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup
One of the ways to stop Spotify from opening on Startup is to tweak Spotify’s in-app preferences. To stop Spotify from opening on startup with settings, do the following:
After making your selection, you can close out of Settings and enjoy your Spotify audio. Make sure to set it to No, so Spotify will stop running during startup when you log in.
How to Stop Spotify Opening on Startup Using Task Manager
If you don’t want to dig through Spotify settings, you can stop Spotify (and other apps) from running during boot through Task Manager on Windows 11 or Windows 10. To stop Spotify from opening on startup through Task Manager, use the following steps: Spotify is now disabled from starting up, and it won’t launch when you sign in to your PC. While you’re in the Startup tab in task manager, you might want to disable other startup apps.
How to Stop Spotify from Opening Using Settings on Windows
Another option to stop Spotify from opening on startup is using the Settings app. To stop Spotify from opening via Settings on Windows 11 or 10, use the following steps:
Using Spotify
Of course, Spotify is available on multiple platforms, and it functions differently between them. For example, you can use Spotify voice commands on your mobile device. If you enjoy custom playlists, you can change the playlist picture or transfer Spotify playlists to a new account. Spotify isn’t without its issues, however, and you’ll want to fix it when Spotify stops working. If you’re not satisfied with the service or no longer like it, you can delete your Spotify account. Comment Name * Email *
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