It’s going to be a long list, so you can click on the “Process Name” heading to alphabetize the list for an easier find. You’ll see a list of active processes, which should include your misbehaving app.
You’ll find Activity Monitor in the Applications’ Utility folder. In the resulting list of apps, double-click on Utilities to open the folder, and then double-click on Activity Monitor.
Find the apps for which you want to disable autorun, select them from the list, and hit Remove.
Once you download and install CleanMyMac X, simply open the app and go to Optimization > Launch Agents.
It’s an app by MacPaw (don’t confuse this tool with the rest of supposed “Mac cleaners” - this one is legit it and is notarized by Apple).ĭownload the free edition of CleanMyMac X To find those you can use the free version of CleanMyMac X. Some of them don’t show up in Login Items list.
Generally, these include auto launch agents, such as software updates. You may not be able to prevent certain apps from launching automatically using the above methods. This means the app will no longer automatically launch at login. If the option Open at Login has a checkmark next to it, click it again to make the checkmark disappear. A menu for the app will show up.Īnother menu will now appear. Right-click on the app ( + CLICK if you’re using a trackpad or mouse with two-button mode disabled). Open the app that you would like to prevent from automatically launching (if it’s already anchored in your dock, you can skip this step). If you want to prevent only one particular app from starting every time you log in, you can change your preferences from the app’s settings: That’s it! The apps you hide will no longer open automatically when you log in.
You can also check the box and click the minus button below the list of apps (you can add an app back by clicking the plus button). If the checkbox next to an item is selected, deselect it. Locate the app(s) you no longer want to automatically open at startup. If you want to prevent multiple apps (or all apps) from launching automatically at login, you can access your apps' startup preferences from System Preferences:įrom the Apple menu in the top left of your menu bar, go to System Preferences > Users & Groups.Ĭlick on the padlock icon on the bottom left and enter your account password. There are a few ways of doing this: From System Preferences
If apps you no longer need are launching automatically at login and slowing down your Mac, you can easily disable one (or all) of them from auto-launching. These can be helper apps for programs like iTunes or independent apps. Problems with Macs running slowly or having issues starting up can often be traced to auto-run apps.
Mac Help Desk Optimization How to stop apps from opening at startup on Mac?Īpps that launch automatically when you log in can be a real drag on your Mac.