How to Stop Microsoft Teams from Opening Automatically

It’s convenient to have Microsoft Teams when you need to have a meeting. However, you may find that it keeps running on startup automatically in the tray, which is annoying. This guide will show you how to disable it. 

Disable Auto-Start within Microsoft Teams

To stop Microsoft Teams from opening automatically, you can change the settings within the app itself. Follow these steps below:

1. Open Microsoft Teams.

2. Click the three dots beside your profile picture (upper right corner), and choose Settings. 

3. Under the General tab, find and uncheck the Auto-start Teams.

4. Close Team and restart your computer to confirm Teams no longer launches on its own.

Prevent Teams from Starting via Task Manager

You can also disable Teams from starting automatically using the Windows Task Manager. Here’s how:

1. Right-click the taskbar and choose Task Manager (or press Ctrl+Shift+Esc).

2. Click the Startup apps tab to find Microsoft Teams or Teams Machine-Wide Installer. 

3. Right-click and select Disable.

On next login, Teams will not auto-start.

Take Uninstall Microsoft Teams as an Option

If you rarely use Microsoft Teams and it's causing more hassle than help, consider uninstalling it. This will stop it from opening automatically and free up system resources.

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings menu.

2. Click Apps and then select Installed apps. 

3. Use the search bar to locate Microsoft Teams.

4. Click on Microsoft Teams and select Uninstall.

It’s also recommended to use third-party startup management tools to control startup applications, like Wise Care 365. These tools often provide additional relevant info, suggestions, and optimization features.

Conclusion 

Stopping Microsoft Teams from opening on startup can significantly improve your computer's performance and streamline your workflow. Use these methods to take control of your startup applications.