How can I stop Steam from loading when I start my computer?
Every time I boot into OSX or Windows, Steam automatically starts.
Is there a way to stop Steam starting whenever I boot up my computer?
steam
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
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Every time I boot into OSX or Windows, Steam automatically starts.
Is there a way to stop Steam starting whenever I boot up my computer?
steam
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
7,0903282132
Have you tried unchecking "Run Steam when my computer starts." under the Interface tab in your Steam Preferences?
– Krazer
Jan 28 '13 at 11:49
1
This is confusing, do you want Steam to not download stuff automatically or to not start on every boot?
– kotekzot
Jan 28 '13 at 12:06
@Krazer I didn't find this option before Kalina's answer =)
– Michel
Jan 28 '13 at 13:44
1
for me setting steam prefs didn't help so issueopen /Users/yourname/Library/LaunchAgentscommand and remove valve related plist file.
– zsitro
May 2 '16 at 8:26
2
FOUND IT: tekrevue.com/tip/stop-apps-launching-mac I would have posted a correct answer, but I don't have enough points. (none of the other answers will work on MacOS)
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 12:01
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Every time I boot into OSX or Windows, Steam automatically starts.
Is there a way to stop Steam starting whenever I boot up my computer?
steam
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
7,0903282132
Every time I boot into OSX or Windows, Steam automatically starts.
Is there a way to stop Steam starting whenever I boot up my computer?
steam
steam
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
7,0903282132
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
7,0903282132
edited Feb 20 '13 at 23:30
Michel
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
7,0903282132
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
7,0903282132
asked Jan 28 '13 at 11:37
MichelMichel
7,0903282132
7,0903282132
Have you tried unchecking "Run Steam when my computer starts." under the Interface tab in your Steam Preferences?
– Krazer
Jan 28 '13 at 11:49
1
This is confusing, do you want Steam to not download stuff automatically or to not start on every boot?
– kotekzot
Jan 28 '13 at 12:06
@Krazer I didn't find this option before Kalina's answer =)
– Michel
Jan 28 '13 at 13:44
1
for me setting steam prefs didn't help so issueopen /Users/yourname/Library/LaunchAgentscommand and remove valve related plist file.
– zsitro
May 2 '16 at 8:26
2
FOUND IT: tekrevue.com/tip/stop-apps-launching-mac I would have posted a correct answer, but I don't have enough points. (none of the other answers will work on MacOS)
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 12:01
|
show 1 more comment
Have you tried unchecking "Run Steam when my computer starts." under the Interface tab in your Steam Preferences?
– Krazer
Jan 28 '13 at 11:49
1
This is confusing, do you want Steam to not download stuff automatically or to not start on every boot?
– kotekzot
Jan 28 '13 at 12:06
@Krazer I didn't find this option before Kalina's answer =)
– Michel
Jan 28 '13 at 13:44
1
for me setting steam prefs didn't help so issueopen /Users/yourname/Library/LaunchAgentscommand and remove valve related plist file.
– zsitro
May 2 '16 at 8:26
2
FOUND IT: tekrevue.com/tip/stop-apps-launching-mac I would have posted a correct answer, but I don't have enough points. (none of the other answers will work on MacOS)
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 12:01
Have you tried unchecking "Run Steam when my computer starts." under the Interface tab in your Steam Preferences?
– Krazer
Jan 28 '13 at 11:49
Have you tried unchecking "Run Steam when my computer starts." under the Interface tab in your Steam Preferences?
– Krazer
Jan 28 '13 at 11:49
1
1
This is confusing, do you want Steam to not download stuff automatically or to not start on every boot?
– kotekzot
Jan 28 '13 at 12:06
This is confusing, do you want Steam to not download stuff automatically or to not start on every boot?
– kotekzot
Jan 28 '13 at 12:06
@Krazer I didn't find this option before Kalina's answer =)
– Michel
Jan 28 '13 at 13:44
@Krazer I didn't find this option before Kalina's answer =)
– Michel
Jan 28 '13 at 13:44
1
1
for me setting steam prefs didn't help so issue
open /Users/yourname/Library/LaunchAgents command and remove valve related plist file.– zsitro
May 2 '16 at 8:26
for me setting steam prefs didn't help so issue
open /Users/yourname/Library/LaunchAgents command and remove valve related plist file.– zsitro
May 2 '16 at 8:26
2
2
FOUND IT: tekrevue.com/tip/stop-apps-launching-mac I would have posted a correct answer, but I don't have enough points. (none of the other answers will work on MacOS)
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 12:01
FOUND IT: tekrevue.com/tip/stop-apps-launching-mac I would have posted a correct answer, but I don't have enough points. (none of the other answers will work on MacOS)
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 12:01
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This can be done from within the Steam client
There is an option within Steam that toggles whether or not Steam starts with your computer. To change it, open up the main Steam window and select 'Preferences' from the 'Steam' menu, followed by selecting the 'Interface' tab, which brings up the following screen;
Simply uncheck 'Run Steam when my computer starts' to prevent Steam from starting with your computer. (Obviously if you wanted to Steam to start with your PC, you'd check this box instead of unchecking it!)
macOS
If, on macOS, this doesn't work for you, check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items", and remove it via the '-' sign.
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
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answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
5
Does not work for OSX sadly. PS: Greetings from the vault! :P
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:52
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:55
3
If unchecking the setting in Steam doesn't work for you on macOS you should check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items".
– Evil Oatmeal
Oct 14 '18 at 10:52
@EvilOatmeal I added this suggestion as an edit.
– opyate
Dec 12 '18 at 14:17
add a comment |
An alternative solution on Windows (starting from 8) is to open task manager and disable Steam Client Bootstrapper from the Start-up tab.
Note: This is an override switch to Steam's setting. You cannot re-enable it from Steam settings after disabling it here.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
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In Windows 7 click the Start menu and type msconfig in the Search box. In the System Configuration program that opens, click the Startup tab, and then uncheck Steam. This does pretty much same thing as the Windows 8 tip.
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
The usage of pictures are great. but +1 anyway
– Michel
Sep 17 '13 at 11:09
add a comment |
OSX = open steam then next to apple icon in top left corner
steam > preferences > interface
then uncheck - 'run steam when my computer starts'
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
6
This seems like the right answer but Steam is starting at login on mine and this box is not checked. I've also confirmed it's not set to "Open at Login" in the dock. I'm going to try checking this box, clicking OK, and then unchecking it again to see if that helps.
– KC Baltz
Mar 16 '17 at 20:46
1
@KCBaltz Can confirm... wtf
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:48
TrudleR's comment brought me back here. I don't have this problem with Steam anymore, so checking and unchecking must have fixed it.
– KC Baltz
Apr 5 '18 at 1:06
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:56
add a comment |
For Mac users:
- Go to the Apple menu and choose “System Preferences”, then go to “Users & Groups”
- Select the user that is active in OS X, then choose the “Login Items” tab
- Select “Steam” from this list and then hit the Delete key on the keyboard to remove steam from the automatic launch on login list
- Close out of System Preferences
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
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This can be done from within the Steam client
There is an option within Steam that toggles whether or not Steam starts with your computer. To change it, open up the main Steam window and select 'Preferences' from the 'Steam' menu, followed by selecting the 'Interface' tab, which brings up the following screen;
Simply uncheck 'Run Steam when my computer starts' to prevent Steam from starting with your computer. (Obviously if you wanted to Steam to start with your PC, you'd check this box instead of unchecking it!)
macOS
If, on macOS, this doesn't work for you, check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items", and remove it via the '-' sign.
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
87731227
answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
5
Does not work for OSX sadly. PS: Greetings from the vault! :P
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:52
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:55
3
If unchecking the setting in Steam doesn't work for you on macOS you should check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items".
– Evil Oatmeal
Oct 14 '18 at 10:52
@EvilOatmeal I added this suggestion as an edit.
– opyate
Dec 12 '18 at 14:17
add a comment |
This can be done from within the Steam client
There is an option within Steam that toggles whether or not Steam starts with your computer. To change it, open up the main Steam window and select 'Preferences' from the 'Steam' menu, followed by selecting the 'Interface' tab, which brings up the following screen;
Simply uncheck 'Run Steam when my computer starts' to prevent Steam from starting with your computer. (Obviously if you wanted to Steam to start with your PC, you'd check this box instead of unchecking it!)
macOS
If, on macOS, this doesn't work for you, check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items", and remove it via the '-' sign.
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
87731227
answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
5
Does not work for OSX sadly. PS: Greetings from the vault! :P
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:52
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:55
3
If unchecking the setting in Steam doesn't work for you on macOS you should check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items".
– Evil Oatmeal
Oct 14 '18 at 10:52
@EvilOatmeal I added this suggestion as an edit.
– opyate
Dec 12 '18 at 14:17
add a comment |
This can be done from within the Steam client
There is an option within Steam that toggles whether or not Steam starts with your computer. To change it, open up the main Steam window and select 'Preferences' from the 'Steam' menu, followed by selecting the 'Interface' tab, which brings up the following screen;
Simply uncheck 'Run Steam when my computer starts' to prevent Steam from starting with your computer. (Obviously if you wanted to Steam to start with your PC, you'd check this box instead of unchecking it!)
macOS
If, on macOS, this doesn't work for you, check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items", and remove it via the '-' sign.
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
87731227
answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
This can be done from within the Steam client
There is an option within Steam that toggles whether or not Steam starts with your computer. To change it, open up the main Steam window and select 'Preferences' from the 'Steam' menu, followed by selecting the 'Interface' tab, which brings up the following screen;
Simply uncheck 'Run Steam when my computer starts' to prevent Steam from starting with your computer. (Obviously if you wanted to Steam to start with your PC, you'd check this box instead of unchecking it!)
macOS
If, on macOS, this doesn't work for you, check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items", and remove it via the '-' sign.
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
87731227
answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
87731227
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
87731227
edited 6 mins ago
Strategem
87731227
87731227
answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
answered Jan 28 '13 at 11:50
kalinakalina
61.7k124393582
61.7k124393582
5
Does not work for OSX sadly. PS: Greetings from the vault! :P
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:52
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:55
3
If unchecking the setting in Steam doesn't work for you on macOS you should check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items".
– Evil Oatmeal
Oct 14 '18 at 10:52
@EvilOatmeal I added this suggestion as an edit.
– opyate
Dec 12 '18 at 14:17
add a comment |
5
Does not work for OSX sadly. PS: Greetings from the vault! :P
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:52
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:55
3
If unchecking the setting in Steam doesn't work for you on macOS you should check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items".
– Evil Oatmeal
Oct 14 '18 at 10:52
@EvilOatmeal I added this suggestion as an edit.
– opyate
Dec 12 '18 at 14:17
5
5
Does not work for OSX sadly. PS: Greetings from the vault! :P
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:52
Does not work for OSX sadly. PS: Greetings from the vault! :P
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:52
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:55
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:55
3
3
If unchecking the setting in Steam doesn't work for you on macOS you should check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items".
– Evil Oatmeal
Oct 14 '18 at 10:52
If unchecking the setting in Steam doesn't work for you on macOS you should check for Steam in "System Preferences" > "Users & Groups" > [Your user] > "Login Items".
– Evil Oatmeal
Oct 14 '18 at 10:52
@EvilOatmeal I added this suggestion as an edit.
– opyate
Dec 12 '18 at 14:17
@EvilOatmeal I added this suggestion as an edit.
– opyate
Dec 12 '18 at 14:17
add a comment |
An alternative solution on Windows (starting from 8) is to open task manager and disable Steam Client Bootstrapper from the Start-up tab.
Note: This is an override switch to Steam's setting. You cannot re-enable it from Steam settings after disabling it here.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
21.5k3196150
add a comment |
An alternative solution on Windows (starting from 8) is to open task manager and disable Steam Client Bootstrapper from the Start-up tab.
Note: This is an override switch to Steam's setting. You cannot re-enable it from Steam settings after disabling it here.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
21.5k3196150
add a comment |
An alternative solution on Windows (starting from 8) is to open task manager and disable Steam Client Bootstrapper from the Start-up tab.
Note: This is an override switch to Steam's setting. You cannot re-enable it from Steam settings after disabling it here.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
21.5k3196150
An alternative solution on Windows (starting from 8) is to open task manager and disable Steam Client Bootstrapper from the Start-up tab.
Note: This is an override switch to Steam's setting. You cannot re-enable it from Steam settings after disabling it here.
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
21.5k3196150
edited Nov 27 '16 at 8:52
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
21.5k3196150
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
21.5k3196150
answered Sep 16 '13 at 7:21
3ventic3ventic
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In Windows 7 click the Start menu and type msconfig in the Search box. In the System Configuration program that opens, click the Startup tab, and then uncheck Steam. This does pretty much same thing as the Windows 8 tip.
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
The usage of pictures are great. but +1 anyway
– Michel
Sep 17 '13 at 11:09
add a comment |
In Windows 7 click the Start menu and type msconfig in the Search box. In the System Configuration program that opens, click the Startup tab, and then uncheck Steam. This does pretty much same thing as the Windows 8 tip.
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
The usage of pictures are great. but +1 anyway
– Michel
Sep 17 '13 at 11:09
add a comment |
In Windows 7 click the Start menu and type msconfig in the Search box. In the System Configuration program that opens, click the Startup tab, and then uncheck Steam. This does pretty much same thing as the Windows 8 tip.
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
In Windows 7 click the Start menu and type msconfig in the Search box. In the System Configuration program that opens, click the Startup tab, and then uncheck Steam. This does pretty much same thing as the Windows 8 tip.
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
edited Sep 16 '13 at 20:23
SevenSidedDie
29.9k1285156
29.9k1285156
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
answered Sep 16 '13 at 20:18
theerektheerek
411
411
The usage of pictures are great. but +1 anyway
– Michel
Sep 17 '13 at 11:09
add a comment |
The usage of pictures are great. but +1 anyway
– Michel
Sep 17 '13 at 11:09
The usage of pictures are great. but +1 anyway
– Michel
Sep 17 '13 at 11:09
The usage of pictures are great. but +1 anyway
– Michel
Sep 17 '13 at 11:09
add a comment |
OSX = open steam then next to apple icon in top left corner
steam > preferences > interface
then uncheck - 'run steam when my computer starts'
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
6
This seems like the right answer but Steam is starting at login on mine and this box is not checked. I've also confirmed it's not set to "Open at Login" in the dock. I'm going to try checking this box, clicking OK, and then unchecking it again to see if that helps.
– KC Baltz
Mar 16 '17 at 20:46
1
@KCBaltz Can confirm... wtf
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:48
TrudleR's comment brought me back here. I don't have this problem with Steam anymore, so checking and unchecking must have fixed it.
– KC Baltz
Apr 5 '18 at 1:06
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:56
add a comment |
OSX = open steam then next to apple icon in top left corner
steam > preferences > interface
then uncheck - 'run steam when my computer starts'
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
6
This seems like the right answer but Steam is starting at login on mine and this box is not checked. I've also confirmed it's not set to "Open at Login" in the dock. I'm going to try checking this box, clicking OK, and then unchecking it again to see if that helps.
– KC Baltz
Mar 16 '17 at 20:46
1
@KCBaltz Can confirm... wtf
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:48
TrudleR's comment brought me back here. I don't have this problem with Steam anymore, so checking and unchecking must have fixed it.
– KC Baltz
Apr 5 '18 at 1:06
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:56
add a comment |
OSX = open steam then next to apple icon in top left corner
steam > preferences > interface
then uncheck - 'run steam when my computer starts'
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
OSX = open steam then next to apple icon in top left corner
steam > preferences > interface
then uncheck - 'run steam when my computer starts'
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
answered Feb 11 '15 at 18:47
anonymousanonymous
411
411
6
This seems like the right answer but Steam is starting at login on mine and this box is not checked. I've also confirmed it's not set to "Open at Login" in the dock. I'm going to try checking this box, clicking OK, and then unchecking it again to see if that helps.
– KC Baltz
Mar 16 '17 at 20:46
1
@KCBaltz Can confirm... wtf
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:48
TrudleR's comment brought me back here. I don't have this problem with Steam anymore, so checking and unchecking must have fixed it.
– KC Baltz
Apr 5 '18 at 1:06
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:56
add a comment |
6
This seems like the right answer but Steam is starting at login on mine and this box is not checked. I've also confirmed it's not set to "Open at Login" in the dock. I'm going to try checking this box, clicking OK, and then unchecking it again to see if that helps.
– KC Baltz
Mar 16 '17 at 20:46
1
@KCBaltz Can confirm... wtf
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:48
TrudleR's comment brought me back here. I don't have this problem with Steam anymore, so checking and unchecking must have fixed it.
– KC Baltz
Apr 5 '18 at 1:06
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:56
6
6
This seems like the right answer but Steam is starting at login on mine and this box is not checked. I've also confirmed it's not set to "Open at Login" in the dock. I'm going to try checking this box, clicking OK, and then unchecking it again to see if that helps.
– KC Baltz
Mar 16 '17 at 20:46
This seems like the right answer but Steam is starting at login on mine and this box is not checked. I've also confirmed it's not set to "Open at Login" in the dock. I'm going to try checking this box, clicking OK, and then unchecking it again to see if that helps.
– KC Baltz
Mar 16 '17 at 20:46
1
1
@KCBaltz Can confirm... wtf
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:48
@KCBaltz Can confirm... wtf
– TrudleR
Apr 3 '18 at 20:48
TrudleR's comment brought me back here. I don't have this problem with Steam anymore, so checking and unchecking must have fixed it.
– KC Baltz
Apr 5 '18 at 1:06
TrudleR's comment brought me back here. I don't have this problem with Steam anymore, so checking and unchecking must have fixed it.
– KC Baltz
Apr 5 '18 at 1:06
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:56
Does not work in macOS
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 11:56
add a comment |
For Mac users:
- Go to the Apple menu and choose “System Preferences”, then go to “Users & Groups”
- Select the user that is active in OS X, then choose the “Login Items” tab
- Select “Steam” from this list and then hit the Delete key on the keyboard to remove steam from the automatic launch on login list
- Close out of System Preferences
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
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add a comment |
For Mac users:
- Go to the Apple menu and choose “System Preferences”, then go to “Users & Groups”
- Select the user that is active in OS X, then choose the “Login Items” tab
- Select “Steam” from this list and then hit the Delete key on the keyboard to remove steam from the automatic launch on login list
- Close out of System Preferences
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
1737
add a comment |
For Mac users:
- Go to the Apple menu and choose “System Preferences”, then go to “Users & Groups”
- Select the user that is active in OS X, then choose the “Login Items” tab
- Select “Steam” from this list and then hit the Delete key on the keyboard to remove steam from the automatic launch on login list
- Close out of System Preferences
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
1737
For Mac users:
- Go to the Apple menu and choose “System Preferences”, then go to “Users & Groups”
- Select the user that is active in OS X, then choose the “Login Items” tab
- Select “Steam” from this list and then hit the Delete key on the keyboard to remove steam from the automatic launch on login list
- Close out of System Preferences
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
1737
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
1737
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
1737
answered Jan 4 at 23:49
Trevor WoodTrevor Wood
1737
1737
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add a comment |
protected by Frank Jun 10 '15 at 21:38
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Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
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Have you tried unchecking "Run Steam when my computer starts." under the Interface tab in your Steam Preferences?
– Krazer
Jan 28 '13 at 11:49
1
This is confusing, do you want Steam to not download stuff automatically or to not start on every boot?
– kotekzot
Jan 28 '13 at 12:06
@Krazer I didn't find this option before Kalina's answer =)
– Michel
Jan 28 '13 at 13:44
1
for me setting steam prefs didn't help so issue
open /Users/yourname/Library/LaunchAgentscommand and remove valve related plist file.– zsitro
May 2 '16 at 8:26
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FOUND IT: tekrevue.com/tip/stop-apps-launching-mac I would have posted a correct answer, but I don't have enough points. (none of the other answers will work on MacOS)
– timothymarois
Aug 7 '18 at 12:01