How to Stop Microsoft Teams from Opening Automatically on Windows 11
If you have both Microsoft Teams Home and Work or School apps installed on your Windows 11 PC, you must distinguish between the two.
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Work or School Teams app, has a blue tile against the word T in the background. Microsoft Teams Home app has a white tile background for the letter T.
If Microsoft Teams is loading each time your system boots up, it might bother you. Also, the system tray displays Teams app that is always on. If you do not use Chat or Microsoft Teams often, you can simply disable it. Here’s how to stop Microsoft Teams from opening automatically on Windows 11:
Click on the Search icon and type Microsoft Teams.
Then, click on Open as shown. Note: Make sure the icon of the Microsoft Teams has T with white background.
In the Microsoft Teams window, click on the three dotted icon from the top of the window.
Here, select the Settings option, as shown.
Under General tab, uncheck the box marked Auto start Teams, as depicted below.
This is how to disable Microsoft Teams from opening automatically in Windows 11 on startup. Also Read: How to Pin Apps to Taskbar on Windows 11
How to Remove Teams Chat Icon from Taskbar
Additionally, if you wish to remove the Teams app icon from Taskbar, implement either of these options.
Option 1: Directly from Taskbar
- Right-click on the Chats icon in the Taskbar.
- Then, click Unpin from taskbar, as shown highlighted.
Option 2: Through Taskbar Settings
Right-click on an empty space on the Taskbar.
Click on Taskbar settings, as shown.
Under Taskbar items, switch off the toggle for Chat app, as depicted.
Also Read: Fix Microsoft Teams Keeps Restarting
How to Uninstall Microsoft Teams
Now you know how to stop or disable Microsoft Teams from opening automatically on Windows 11 on startup. However, if you want to completely uninstall Microsoft Teams in Windows 11, then follow these steps:
Press Windows + X keys together to open the Quick Link menu.
Click on Apps and Features from the given list.
Use the App list search box to search for Microsoft Teams.
Click on three dotted icon for Microsoft Teams and click on Uninstall. Note: You should select the Microsoft Teams app with an icon with white background for letter T.
Finally, click on Uninstall in the confirmation prompt, as shown to uninstall the said app.
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