When I restart my Mac mini (Sonoma 14.2.1), having closed all open programs, both Adobe and Apple programs open, requiring me to X out of about five screens before I can get to work. I can't find any Preferences settings that allow you to stop that from happening. Thank you for any ideas.
Also, Uncheck "Reopen windows when logging in" when you get the pop-up confirmation window when logging out, rebooting, or shutting down the Mac, otherwise if this setting is checked, then all apps & windows open at the time of logging out, restarting, shutting down will open again next time.
Also, Uncheck "Reopen windows when logging in" when you get the pop-up confirmation window when logging out, rebooting, or shutting down the Mac, otherwise if this setting is checked, then all apps & windows open at the time of logging out, restarting, shutting down will open again next time.
In System settings check General, login items and remove any app that is listed to start at login.
In addition to all the suggestions here, there are some apps that have their own setting to open at login. You can check those that are opening, and look for open at startup or similar syntax.
randomkeypress wrote:
If I could answer it I wouldn't have posted ;-) It's a fresh default install, not a migration. Whatever the reason it shouldn't reopen apps on boot up if it's not set to do it.
Can not reproduce this issue on 1 M1, 1 M2 and 1 M3 machines all running Sonoma 14.5
Then have a few suggestions ;
Start now and open an Apple Support Ticket as they are PAID Apple Employees to deal will these types of issues .
call 1 800 MyApple
Other location call Centres
Same issue here on a MacBook Air M2 2022 running 14.5. Apps that are NOT in the startup list open automatically at startup even when the checkbox in the shutdown prompt was left unchecked.
I noticed that this happens when I use the TouchID/Startup up button not when I use "Shutdown" from the Apple menu.
I also noticed that in the latter case the screen goes completely black immediately whereas in the former the screen turns dark grey for a few seconds before going black.
rodolphe81 wrote:
Same issue here on a MacBook Air M2 2022 running 14.5. Apps that are NOT in the startup list open automatically at startup even when the checkbox in the shutdown prompt was left unchecked.
I noticed that this happens when I use the TouchID/Startup up button not when I use "Shutdown" from the Apple menu.
I also noticed that in the latter case the screen goes completely black immediately whereas in the former the screen turns dark grey for a few seconds before going black.
So when you are using the TouchID button to power off the laptop, you are holding it for about 10 seconds to force a power off? This is ill advised since you are forcing an improper shutdown which can corrupt the file system & perhaps even data in your files. macOS does tend to attempt to restore macOS to the previous state at the time of an improper shutdown.
I have the same issue. The apps reopening are not in the Startup folder and reopen apps on login is unchecked - go figure! This is one of a few bugs I'm finding in Sonoma. Hopefully the next update will fix a few things.
randomkeypress wrote:
My Sonoma is a fresh install and the suggestions do not work for me. I would call it a bug if a machine doesn't do what you instruct it to, you obviously have your own made up definition.
Hum and a question only the user can answer.
After " a fresh install "
Has the user ( you ) restored from a Previous Installation using Migration Assist to Setup Assist ?
I didn't know you could shut down the computer by holding the TouchID button until I went to an Apple Store for another issue. It's the representative who showed me this. I guess he was not aware of the consequences. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
BTW, is there a keyboard shortcut on MacBooks for shutdown?
Not too long ago if you momentarily pressed the power button you would have been presented with the shutdown pop-up confirmation prompt, but that changed with the introduction of the TouchID button I believe.
How about Control + Option + Command + Power Button? See this Apple article with some of the special macOS shortcut key commands:
Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support button
My Sonoma is a fresh install and the suggestions do not work for me. I would call it a bug if a machine doesn't do what you instruct it to, you obviously have your own made up definition.
If I could answer it I wouldn't have posted ;-) It's a fresh default install, not a migration. Whatever the reason it shouldn't reopen apps on boot up if it's not set to do it.
Control + Option + Command + Power Button brings up the login screen.
randomkeypress wrote:
I have the same issue. The apps reopening are not in the Startup folder and reopen apps on login is unchecked - go figure!
A -Using the two previous suggestions work on the 3 different Apple Machines all with macOS 14.5 Sonoma - Go figure.
Your computer must have a unique configuration that is out of the suggested setup
" This is one of a few bugs I'm finding in Sonoma. Hopefully the next update will fix a few things. "
A - As for " Bugs " .
A - Some people put out the " Bug " without really knowing what a bug is in terms of a Technical understanding what a Bug is.
A - A Bug would have to be found on a Fresh and Brand New Installation of Sonoma 14.5. Nothing Migrated from a previous installation and no Third Party Software installed
A - Then and then only would Apple even consider something to be a possible bug
A - Added, it would need to be repeatedly reproduced and reliable by Apple Software Engineers on their computers
A- Once all that is done, Apple may consider the unusual behaviours as a possible " Bug "
Programs automatically open upon restart
