How to stop Steam from opening on startup on Mac or PC, so your computer starts up faster

When you install it, Steam is set as a default application, meaning it will open whenever you log into your computer.
The method to stop Steam from opening on startup differs slightly between Windows 10 and macOS, but you can also do it through the Steam application on any OS.
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You have a Steam account to play your favorite computer games, but the truth is you don't play games that much. Or, at the very least, not on a specific computer.

So when Steam is constantly in your face whenever you turn on your computer, slowing down your startup times, it might be the first item on your chopping block.

Fortunately, you don't have to uninstall Steam you can instead stop it from opening on startup, so it only launches when you want to use it.

You can disable Steam from opening at startup in several ways, including through the application itself, or through your operating system.

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How to stop Steam from opening at startup

Through Steam itself

1. Click "Steam" in the top-left corner of the screen, and select "Settings" if you're on PC , or "Preferences" if you're on a Mac .

2. In the menu that opens, select "Interface" in the left sidebar.

3. Uncheck the box next to "Run Steam when my computer starts."

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In Windows 10

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, or click the logo at the bottom left of your screen, and search for "Startup applications."

2. Click "Startup" in the search results. It should be the first option.

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Alternatively, you can also disable applications from launching at startup through your Task Manager. This method also works in Windows 8.

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. In the menu that appears, select "Open Task Manager." You can also search for Task Manager in the Windows menu, or right-click the Windows logo and select "Task Manager" from the right-click menu.

2. At the top of Task Manager, click the "Startup" tab.

3. Find Steam in the list of startup programs and right-click it, and then select "Disable."