How To Stop Discord From Opening On Startup

Configure the computer's settings to prevent Discord from launching automatically.

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Manage Discord's presence in the system's login items to avoid auto-start.

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Take control of Discord's preferences to stop it from opening on startup.

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Disable Discord's auto-start functionality through the task manager.

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Tweak settings to prevent Discord from launching during startup.

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Change Discord's shortcut properties to prevent auto-launch.

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Stay updated to disable auto-start options in the latest version.

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Remove plugins causing Discord to open on startup.

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Turn off Discord's overlay feature to prevent simultaneous launch.

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Get help from Discord's support for troubleshooting auto-start issues.

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