Spotify: Deactivate autostart
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You should deactivate the autostart of Spotify. Because the popular music program starts by default every time you log on to Windows. This increases the time it takes for your computer to start up. Here you can read how to switch off the autostart.
Deactivate autostart of Spotify
To disable Spotify from starting automatically:
- Open Spotify.
- Click on the arrow next to your profile name in the top right corner and then on "Settings".
- Scroll down and use "Show advanced settings" to show additional options.
- Then navigate to the "Startup and window behavior" area.
- Select the option "No" at the point "Open Spotify automatically at login". The changes take effect immediately.
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