How to Stop Steam from Opening on Startup: A Step-By-Step Guide

If you're a gamer, you're likely familiar with Steam, the popular gaming platform developed by Valve Corporation. While Steam offers many benefits, you may not always want it to start automatically when you turn on your computer. If you want to stop Steam from opening on startup, whether to reduce system resources or simply to have more control over when it runs, here's a step-by-step guide on how to stop steam from opening on startup.

Method 1: Using Steam's Built-In Setting

Steam provides an option to control whether it starts on system boot. Here's how to use it:

Open Steam: Launch the Steam application on your computer.

Access Steam's Settings:

On Windows: Click on "Steam" in the top-left corner, then choose "Settings."

On macOS: Click on "Steam" in the menu bar, then select "Preferences."

In-Game: In the left sidebar, click on the "In-Game" tab.

Uncheck "Run Steam when my computer starts": You'll see an option that says "Run Steam when my computer starts." Make sure this option is unchecked.

Save Changes: Click "OK" to save your settings. Steam will no longer start automatically with your computer.

Method 2: Using Task Manager (Windows)

If you prefer to stop Steam from opening on startup using the Windows Task Manager, follow these steps:

Open Task Manager: Press "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" on your keyboard, or right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager."

Go to the Startup Tab: In the Task Manager window, click on the "Startup" tab.

Locate Steam: Look for "Steam Client Bootstrapper" or a similar entry in the list of startup programs.

Disable Steam on Startup: Select the Steam entry, and then click the "Disable" button at the bottom right corner of the Task Manager window.