3 Ways to Stop Spotify From Opening on Startup in Windows 11
Spotify is not only a music streaming service, but it is also a podcast platform, with free and premium options available. It has around 365 million monthly users that use it to stream music. However, it would be wise to launch it as and when needed, rather than keep it as a start-up item. There are basically 3 ways to stop Spotify automatic startup on Windows 11, as discussed below.
3 Ways to Stop Spotify From Opening on Startup in Windows 11 Method 1: Modify Spotify App Settings Method 2: Disable It In Task Manager Method 3: Use Spotify Web Player Instead
Method 1: Modify Spotify App Settings
Here are the steps to disable Spotify opening on Startup in Windows 11 through the Spotify Desktop app:
Click on the Search icon, type Spotify and click on Open to launch it.
Click on the three-dotted icon in the top left-hand corner of the Home screen.
Click on Edit in the context menu and select Preferences… option, as depicted below.
Scroll down the menu and click on Show Advanced Settings.
Under Startup and window behaviour section, select No from Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer drop-down menu as illustrated below.
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Method 2: Disable It In Task Manager
Following are the steps to stop Spotify from opening on startup on Windows 11 through Task Manager:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys simultaneously to open Task Manager.
- Go to the Startup tab in the Task Manager window.
- Locate & Right-click on Spotify and select the Disable option, as shown.
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Method 3: Use Spotify Web Player Instead
To avoid Spotify app auto start-up issues altogether, it is recommended to use Spotify web player instead. In this way, you will not only save space on your device but also, avoid Spotify app-related issues completely.
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