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Why does Photos open when I turn on my imac

Why does Photos open when I turn on my iMac

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Oct 9, 2020 8:07 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2020 8:22 AM

Could be 1 of 2 reasons.

1) Photos was open when you shut down and the Reopen app's box is checked on the Shutdown panel.

see > Prevent apps and windows from reopening - Apple Support

2) Photos is set to open at login.

see > https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-items-automatically-when-you-log-in-mh15189/mac

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Oct 9, 2020 8:22 AM in response to cmills1960

Could be 1 of 2 reasons.

1) Photos was open when you shut down and the Reopen app's box is checked on the Shutdown panel.

see > Prevent apps and windows from reopening - Apple Support

2) Photos is set to open at login.

see > https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-items-automatically-when-you-log-in-mh15189/mac

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Why does Photos open when I turn on my imac

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