How do I prevent automatic loading of TeamViewer and AnyDesk on MacBook Air startup?

How on my MacBook Air when it starts could I stop it loading automaticaly Teamview and Anydesk



Operational System: Sonoma 14.8.7




[Edited by Moderator]

Original Title: Loading unwanted Software

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.8

Posted on Sep 14, 2026 2:06 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Sep 14, 2026 3:44 AM

Click the small black apple (Apple menu) on the left in the top menu bar >

Choose System Settings from the drop-down menu that opens >

Click General in the sidebar >

Click Login items >

Look for TeamView and AnyDesk:

to see whether to remove them or toggle them off


You can use the + and - buttons to add or remove items

(click to highlight an app : then click the - to remove it)

or

You can toggle items listed under "Allow in the background" on or off

________

If needed:

You can: Prevent apps and windows from reopening on Mac - Apple Support

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 14, 2026 3:44 AM in response to MLMerlichachen

Click the small black apple (Apple menu) on the left in the top menu bar >

Choose System Settings from the drop-down menu that opens >

Click General in the sidebar >

Click Login items >

Look for TeamView and AnyDesk:

to see whether to remove them or toggle them off


You can use the + and - buttons to add or remove items

(click to highlight an app : then click the - to remove it)

or

You can toggle items listed under "Allow in the background" on or off

________

If needed:

You can: Prevent apps and windows from reopening on Mac - Apple Support

How do I prevent automatic loading of TeamViewer and AnyDesk on MacBook Air startup?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.