- To disable Xbox app startup option, open Xbox Settings > General.
- Then turn off the “Automatically launch app at startup” option.
When you install the Xbox app on Windows 11 (or Windows 10), you will notice that the app will start automatically every time you reboot your computer. This is because, by default, the Xbox app registers itself to run a startup.
Although it is convenient to get your games quickly, it’s not something that everyone needs. If you do not want the Xbox app launching automatically, you can change its settings to stop this behavior.
In this guide, you will learn the steps to stop the Xbox app from starting on Windows 11.
Disable Xbox app from starting automatically on Windows 11
To prevent the Xbox app from launching during startup, use these steps:
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Open Xbox app on Windows 11.
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Click the profile menu in the top-left and select the Settings option.
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Click on General.
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Under the “Startup settings” section, clear the “Automatically launch app at startup” option.
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(Optional) Clear the “Keep the app running in the background when I close it” option to prevent the app from running after closing the app.
Once you complete the steps, the Xbox app will no longer launch automatically as you sign in to your Windows 11 after a reboot or cold start.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of Pureinfotech (est. 2010). With over 21 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS.
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