Step 1: Use the Windows + X shortcut to launch the Windows Quick Access Menu and select Task Manager. In the rare instance where Microsoft Teams still continues to start automatically after instructing it not to using Method #1 above, you can disable the app from auto-starting using the Windows Task Manager. Step 4: In the General section of the Settings menu, uncheck 'Auto-start application'.Īnd that's it, Microsoft Teams should no longer auto-start each time you turn on your PC. Step 2: When the app launches, tap the profile icon at the top-right corner of the app. Step 1: Launch the Microsoft Teams app from your PC's homepage or Start menu. If you cannot find the Microsoft Teams icon in your PC's taskbar, you don't need to worry. Step 3: Uncheck the 'Auto-start application' option and close the Settings menu. That will launch the Microsoft Teams app and automatically redirect you to the app Settings page. Step 2: Next, select Settings from the context menu. If you don't see the icon on the taskbar, click on the arrow-up icon on the status bar to reveal it. Step 1: Right-click on the Microsoft Teams icon on your taskbar's system tray. One of the easiest ways to disable the Microsoft Teams auto-startup feature is within the app itself.
