Apps automatically opening on startup

Whenever I log into my macbook, several apps (including messages, spotify etc.) automatically open which is frustrating. When I right click on them in the dock, they don't have the "open at login" option ticked and in system preferences I don't have any login items connected to my account. Does anyone know why this is?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 26, 2021 10:26 AM

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dialabrain

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Feb 26, 2021 11:58 AM in response to joeythegib

FWIW, Spotify has its own startup settings under Spotify > Preferences > Advanced Settings > Startup and Window Behaviour.

BDAqua

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Feb 26, 2021 11:46 AM in response to joeythegib

Were they open on shutting down?

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