startup programs won't stop

Hi, upon startup (OS Catalina) I get a number of apps opening every time.

I've tried to disable them:

Under System Preferences, Users & Groups, Login Items - offending programs aren't listed here
Right click on the item in the dock - Open at Login is unchecked already on the offending programs

Any suggestions welcome

Thanks

Richard

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 7, 2020 4:38 PM

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1 reply

Veclesus

Level 1

35 points

Jun 7, 2020 5:20 PM in response to Minton71

its possible that they were open once when you shut down and now they open up because MacOS thinks you want them open?

maybe try a full Logout and sign in?

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