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Application kicks off upon startup

When I restart my MacBook Pro (running Big Sur 11.0.1), it also starts apps I rarely use, including Skype. How do I stop this from happening?

Posted on Dec 8, 2020 9:39 PM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2020 12:03 PM

Are the apps setup to launch at Login? Check the "Login Items" under the User & Groups System Preferences.


Also when you restart or shutdown the Mac you are presented with a dialog box which has a checkbox to allow all currently open apps & windows to open on the next boot. Just uncheck this option the next time you restart or shutdown the Mac.

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Dec 9, 2020 12:03 PM in response to llcrowe

Are the apps setup to launch at Login? Check the "Login Items" under the User & Groups System Preferences.


Also when you restart or shutdown the Mac you are presented with a dialog box which has a checkbox to allow all currently open apps & windows to open on the next boot. Just uncheck this option the next time you restart or shutdown the Mac.

Application kicks off upon startup

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