This post shows students and new users how to disable or stop the Microsoft Teams Chat app from automatically starting and logging you into Windows 11.
Microsoft Teams is being added to Windows 11 for all consumer versions. Teams, by default, will automatically start up every time you log in. And if you set up your account and sign in, it will also log you in automatically.
This post will show you how to disable the Microsoft Teams app, stop it from starting up, and log you automatically so you’re not always connected online.
The new Windows 11 will come with many new features and enhancements that will work great for some while adding some learning challenges for others.
Some things and settings have changed so much that folks must learn new ways to work with and manage Windows 11.
To disable Microsoft Teams and stop it from opening up automatically, follow the steps below:
How to stop Microsoft Teams from logging you in automatically
If you want to disable Microsoft Teams and stop it from logging you in automatically, use the steps below:
Click on Windows Start on the Taskbar, then search for ‘Microsoft Teams ‘in the search box. Then, right-click on the Microsoft Teams app from the relevant result and click on Apps settings.

When the Teams app settings open, toggle the box to the of possible under Runs at login to disable Microsoft Teams from automatically starting up when you log in.
Also, under Background apps permissions, choose Never to run this app in the background.

Please restart your computer, and that should do it!
Conclusion:
- Disabling Microsoft Teams from automatically starting can enhance your Windows 11 experience.
- Following the outlined steps ensures that you have control over app logins during startup.
- Adjusting background app permissions for Teams helps save system resources.
- Restarting your computer is crucial to apply the changes effectively.
- You can always re-enable Teams if you decide to use it in the future.
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