Steam: Deactivate autostart
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In this practical tip, we will explain how to deactivate Steam autostart.
This can prevent Steam from starting automatically
The PC starts up slowly and you suspect that it is due to the autostart of the gaming platform Steam? The default setting when you install Steam is autostart. How to disable it.
- Start the Steam Launcher first.
- Then you have to click on the "Steam" button in the top left.
- Now select "Settings" in the submenu and click on the "Surface" tab.
- The option is hidden here: Remove the checkmark at "Start Steam when my computer starts".
Steam can of course still be started manually if you want to buy or play something there. Only autostart when the computer starts up is prevented. Find out what you have to do if the Steam overlay doesn't work in this CHIP practical tip.