How to Stop Spotify from Starting Automatically on Windows 11
Spotify auto-start on Windows 11 is a setting inside the Spotify app itself that controls whether it opens when your computer turns on.
This feature often activates by default when you install Spotify. Turning it off helps your PC start up faster and uses fewer resources.
Disabling this automatic launch means Spotify won’t run in the background until you decide to open it. You get full control over what apps start with Windows 11.
Open Spotify, go to Edit > Preferences > Show Advanced Settings. Under “Startup and windows behavior,” change “Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer” to No. Alternatively, disable Spotify in Windows Task Manager’s Startup tab.
Method 1Change Spotify Settings
To stop Spotify from starting automatically on Windows 11, change a setting within the Spotify app. Open Spotify, then navigate to Edit > Preferences and locate the advanced settings for startup behavior.
- Open Spotify from your Start menu or desktop icon.
- Click the three dots (…) in the top-left corner.
- Go to Edit > Preferences.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Show Advanced Settings.
Look for the section called Startup and windows behavior. Change the option for “Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer” to No.
Method 2Use Task Manager
You can disable Spotify auto start using the Task Manager, a built-in Windows tool. After opening Task Manager, you’ll find a startup tab that lets you control which apps launch when your computer turns on, including Spotify.
- Click the Start button and type “ Task Manager.”
- Select the Task Manager app from the list.
Spotify’s startup behavior on Windows 11 is managed by the Startup tab in Windows Task Manager (a tool for managing running applications and startup programs). Open Task Manager and select the Startup tab. If the tab isn’t immediately visible, click ‘More details’ at the bottom of the window to show all tabs.
Find Spotify in the list. Right-click it and select Disable.
Summary
This guide has covered two methods for preventing Spotify from launching automatically on your PC.
How to stop Spotify from opening automatically on startup?
If Spotify appears in the list of startup applications, ensure it’s turned off to disable its automatic launch.
How to make Spotify stop automatically launching on iPhone?
To disable Spotify auto-start on iPhone, click Settings and Privacy, then Playback. Navigate to the ‘listening’ section.
Why does Spotify keep randomly starting?
Possible reasons for Spotify randomly starting include connected third-party services (like Spotify Premium Plan/Spotify Premium Access) or Smart Shuffle being enabled. Ensure these are checked and disabled if necessary.
How to disable Spotify auto start in car?
When connecting to Android Auto, Spotify should stop playing automatically.
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