How to Enable or Disable Run at Startup for Xbox app in Windows 11

Written byRichardTech Writer, IT Professional

Apr 19, 2026 3 min read

This tutorial will show you how to turn the Xbox app on or off so it starts when you sign in to Windows 11.

The Xbox app for Windows lets you play and manage your PC games on your device. Whether you have Xbox Game Pass or bought games from the Microsoft Store, you can find them all in this app.

Why do this? If you use the Xbox app often, having it start automatically when you log in saves you time.

What happens? The Xbox app will open by itself each time you start your computer and sign in.

Note: These settings only apply to your user account, not other users on the computer.

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Option One: Use Xbox App Settings

Turn Xbox App On or Off at Startup

You can enable or disable the Xbox app at startup directly through the Xbox app settings by navigating to Settings, clicking App, and toggling the “Launch Xbox when I start my computer” option, which is turned off by default.

1. Open the Xbox app.
2. Click the Profile button and then click Settings.
3. Click App in the left side menu.
4. Under Startup settings, turn on or off “Launch Xbox when I start my computer.” The default is off.

Close Settings when done.

Option Two: Use Registry Editor

Turn On or Off Run Xbox App at Startup Using the Registry

FLAG: Admin privileges required.

Open Windows Terminal and run the command below. Or open Registry Editor and browse to the registry key to edit the value.

Turn On Run Xbox app at Startup:

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\SystemAppData\Microsoft.GamingApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Xbox.App.Tasks.FullTrustComponent" /v State /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f

Turn Off Run Xbox app at Startup (default):

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppModel\SystemAppData\Microsoft.GamingApp_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Xbox.App.Tasks.FullTrustComponent" /v State /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Option Three: Use Windows Settings

Enable or Disable Run Xbox App at Startup in Settings

1. Open Settings by pressing Win+I.

 Open Startup settings

2. Click on Apps on the left side, and click on Startup on the right side.
3. Tuggle the button to turn On or Off the Xbox app.

Option Four: Use Task Manager

Enable or Disable Run Xbox App at Startup in Task Manager

1. Open Task Manager by pressing
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   Ctrl+Shift+Esc

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2. Click the Startup apps tab on the left side of Task Manager.
3. Select the Xbox app.
4. Click the Enable or Disable button on the toolbar for what you want.

What happens: If you disable Xbox here, the “Launch Xbox when I start my computer” setting in Option One will be disabled and grayed out. The registry setting will also change to:



Close Task Manager when done.

Summary

You now know how to turn the Xbox app startup feature on or off in Windows 11. You have four different ways to do this: through Xbox app settings, the Windows Registry, Windows Settings, or Task Manager. Pick whichever method is easiest for you. Remember that these changes only affect your user account. The Xbox app will start automatically each time you sign in if you enable this feature, or it will not start unless you open it manually if you disable it.

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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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