Steam Starts on computer start even though the option is unchecked

[Wsharp]

I have also disabled the startup in Windows itself, steam is still starting when I start my computer.
Does anyone have the same problem or a solution?

[Mailer]

There is a checkbox under Settings > Interface for "Run Steam when my computer starts", which you've already concluded, obviously.

And there is also apparently an option to disable Steam running when the computer starts from somewhere more internally with Windows as well? Where did you find this option?
My Task Manager does not provide me with Steam as a startup task in the first place, which is where I would initially look for it.

[Wsharp]

I found the option in the task manager, i will look for the more "internal" way to disable it.

[Midnight Fawn]

Run taskschd.msc and check to see if it is listed within task scheduler library.

Or if you are brave enough, check the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

[Nx Machina]

Download autoruns (sysinternals) extract and run as admin. This will list everything set to run on startup.

[KaShiznit]

I'm having the same problem on Mac. In fact, the "Run Steam When My Computer Starts" checkbox cannot be checked -- when I check it and click OK, then re-open preferences, it is unchecked again. Still it starts every time I reboot.

[KaShiznit]

Ok, this helped
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stop-steam-from-opening-on-startup

Steam was listed under System Preferences -> Users and Groups -> Login Items

[SammichParade]

Originally posted by KaShiznit:

Ok, this helped
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-stop-steam-from-opening-on-startup

Steam was listed under System Preferences -> Users and Groups -> Login Items

THANK YOU!!!!

[Belsarion]

2023 and this is still an issue. lol I'm really starting to hate using steam.

[Silicon Vampire]

Originally posted by Corad:

2023 and this is still an issue. lol I'm really starting to hate using steam.

Or you could actually read the thread…

[AustrAlien2010]

Its not an issue for everyone.
Not sure if this works for you, but try press Windows key + R, then type: msconfig and press enter. Go to the startup panel and see if Steam is there as a startup item.

If the setting enables itself, unplug your internet, run Steam as an administrator by right-clicking on the icon, and then disable the setting. See if that works, and if it stops enabling itself.

[Mike]

This thread was quite old before the recent post, so we're locking it to prevent confusion.