Microsoft Teams, part of the Microsoft 365 suite, is designed to facilitate business communication through chat, audio, and video calls. It often comes pre-installed on work computers, especially in environments reliant on Microsoft products. If you find that Teams opens automatically when you restart or boot your computer, it might be convenient if you use the app regularly. However, if this automatic launch slows down your startup time or is otherwise undesirable, you have the option to disable it.
To stop Teams from auto-launching via the app:
Launch Microsoft Teams, click the three-dot menu next to your profile picture at the top-right corner, and select Settings. Under the General tab, you’ll find an option labeled Auto-start Teams. Uncheck this option to stop Teams from opening automatically with Windows. You can also set Teams to run in the background, which will keep it active for notifications without displaying the window until you choose to open it.
For managing startup applications through Windows:
Open the Start menu, type Settings, and go to Apps > Startup. Alternatively, search for “startup apps” in the Start menu. This section allows you to manage which apps launch automatically when your computer starts. Locate Microsoft Teams in the list and toggle its switch to Off to disable its auto-start function. You can click the arrow next to the app for additional settings and details.