How to Disable Voice Access Auto Start in Windows 11

This guide explains how to stop Voice access from starting up every time you log in to your Windows 11 computer.

Why: Voice access is a helpful tool that lets you control your PC with your voice. However, you might not want it running every time you turn on your computer. Disabling this feature keeps your startup process clean and quiet.

What: By following these steps, you will prevent the Voice access software from launching automatically, giving you manual control over when it turns on.

Voice access is a feature that lets you control your computer and type using only your voice. It uses advanced technology to understand what you say.

In our previous post, we noted that this feature is currently being tested. You can find a list of helpful commands here: Voice access – Commands List (office.com)

How to stop Voice access from starting automatically

You can manage this feature through the main Settings menu in Windows 11. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard, or by clicking Start and selecting Settings.

2. In the Settings window, click on Accessibility in the left-hand menu.
3. On the right side of the screen, find and click on the Speech tile.

3. Once you are in the Speech menu, click on Voice access.
4. Find the option labeled Start voice access after you sign in to your PC and uncheck the box next to it.

You can now close the Settings window. The changes will take effect the next time you sign in to your computer.

Summary

You have successfully configured your PC to keep Voice access turned off during startup. This change is perfect if you prefer to launch the tool only when you specifically need it, rather than having it run in the background every time you log in.