1. Disable Twitch from Startup Programs
The first step is to disable Twitch from the startup programs list. To do this, press “Windows + R” to open the “Run” dialog box, then type “shell:startup” and press OK. This will open the Startup folder. Find the Twitch shortcut and delete it.
2. Disable Twitch from Task Manager
If disabling Twitch from startup programs doesn’t work, you can try disabling it from Task Manager. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager”. Go to the “Startup” tab and find Twitch. Right-click on it and select “Disable”.
3. Uninstall Twitch
If the above methods don’t work, the last resort is to uninstall Twitch. To do this, go to “Control Panel”> “Programs”> “Programs and Features”. Find Twitch and click “Uninstall”.
FAQs
1. Will disabling Twitch from startup affect its performance?
No, disabling Twitch from startup will not affect its performance. It will only prevent it from automatically opening when you start your computer.
2. Can I still use Twitch after uninstalling it?
Yes, you can still use Twitch after uninstalling it. You can reinstall it anytime you want.
3. What if I can’t find Twitch in the startup programs list or Task Manager?
If you can’t find Twitch in the startup programs list or Task Manager, it might be starting up from a different location. You can try searching for it in the “AppData” folder or using a third-party startup manager.
Conclusion
These are the three methods to stop Twitch from automatically opening on startup. You can try any of them depending on what works best for you. Disabling Twitch from startup programs or Task Manager is recommended as it is the easiest and quickest way to do it. However, if these methods fail, uninstalling Twitch is the last resort.