If you use Slack to communicate with colleagues when working from home or office, you probably already noticed that the app opens automatically after starting Windows 10.
Although it’s a convenient option, it’s not for everyone, and you can disable this behavior by changing the settings within the app or using the Settings app.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to stop the Slack app from running automatically on startup on Windows 10.
How to disable Slack auto-start using app
To prevent Slack from reopening at startup, use these steps:
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Open Slack.
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Click your profile menu from the top-left corner.
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Click the Preferences option.
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Click on Advanced.
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Under the “Other options” section, clear the Launch app on login option.
Launch app on login option
Once you complete the steps, Slack will no longer restart automatically upon login on Windows 10.
How to disable Slack auto-start using Settings
To stop Slack automatic start using Settings, use these steps:
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Open Settings on Windows 10.
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Click on Apps.
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Click on Startup.
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Turn off the Slack toggle switch.
Windows 10 startup disable Slack
After you complete the steps, the communication app will stop launching at startup.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 21 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].