Like Skype, Microsoft Teams also automatically starts up when you turn on your computer or sign into Windows 10. This feature is the default regardless of whether you want to use it or not. You may need to use Teams from time to time and uninstalling it may not be an option, but you can stop it from starting automatically so that it is only called upon when needed (manually started). This article discusses various methods of how you can stop Teams from automatically starting which will save unnecessary consumption of system resources.
How to disable Microsoft Teams from starting at Windows Startup
Disable auto-start from Teams settings
The automatic startup feature in Microsoft Teams is enabled by default. You can disable it from its own settings very easily.
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You can now check and confirm by signing out and then signing into your account so that Microsoft Teams will no longer automatically start. If you want to set Microsoft Teams to start automatically again, simply re-check the box in the Settings menu.
Stop Microsoft Teams from Windows settings
You can disable Microsoft Teams from automatically starting in Windows 10 using the Settings application. Let us show you how. The steps given above do not require the application to be running at the moment you disable it. You can easily disable it from starting at startup with a few clicks! If you want to configure Teams to automatically start again, just toggle the slider again in the On position.
Remove Microsoft Teams from Startup Items
Another way to disable Teams from starting up automatically is through the Task Manager in Windows 10. You have now successfully disabled Teams from starting automatically. If you want to re-enable Teams automatic startup, return to the Startup window, click Microsoft Teams and then click the Enable button at the bottom of the window.
Stop Microsoft Teams from starting automatically using Registry
Another method to disable Microsoft Teams from starting automatically is through the Registry Editor. However, any of the above methods should work just fine. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you need to manipulate the system registry to disable it from auto-starting, here is how: We recommend that you create a system restore point before proceeding forward as any incorrect configuration could turn fatal for your operating system. When the system reboots, you will notice that Microsoft Teams is still installed, but did not start. If you want to restore the system registry to re-enable Teams to automatically start, you can either restore your system to its previous state or follow the steps below:
Closing words
Microsoft Teams can be a handy application to have. Even if you’re sitting next to your team, it’s a great solution for instant communication. However, letting it run in the background without a reason would not justify the unnecessary consumption of system resources. Therefore, if you do not require it to run continuously, we recommend that you turn off its auto-start feature using any of the methods described in this article.
