How to Stop Microsoft Teams from Opening Automatically on Windows 11

Microsoft Teams is now more integrated into Windows 11 than it has ever been. It has been integrated into the core experience of Windows 11 as a Chat App. Right from your Taskbar, you can chat and make video/audio calls with your friends and family using Teams Chat. It could be a godsend if you are a Microsoft Teams Personal user. However, not everyone is pleased with the way Microsoft is promoting Teams in its latest operating system. There were even users who had never heard of Teams before and are now concerned about a strange-looking icon on the Taskbar. Today, we will discuss how to stop Microsoft Teams from opening automatically in Windows 11 on startup. Moreover, we have explained how to remove Teams Chat icon and uninstall it.

How to Stop Microsoft Teams from Opening Automatically on Windows 11

Si ou gen tou de Microsoft ekip Home and Work or School apps installed on your Windows 11 PC, you must distinguish between the two.

• Work or School Teams app, has a blue tile against the word T in the background.
• Microsoft Teams Home app has a mozayik blan 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:

1. Klike sou la Search icon ak kalite Microsoft ekip.

2. Lè sa a, klike sou louvri jan yo montre sa.

Remak: Make sure the icon of the Microsoft Teams has T with white background.

3. In the Microsoft Teams window, click on the twa icon pwentiye from the top of the window.

4. Isit la, chwazi a Anviwònman opsyon, jan yo montre.

5. Anba jeneral tab, uncheck the box marked Auto start Teams, jan yo montre anba a.

This is how to disable Microsoft Teams from opening automatically in Windows 11 on startup.

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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

1. Dwa-klike sou la cha icon nan la Objektif.

2. Lè sa a, klike sou Unpin soti nan ekstrè, jan yo montre make.

Option 2: Through Taskbar Settings

1. Dwa-klike sou yon espas vid sou Objektif.

2. Klike sou Anviwònman ekstrè, jan yo montre sa.

3. Anba Atik ekstrè yo, switch off the toggle for chat app, as depicted.

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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:

1. Peze Windows + X kle ansanm pou louvri Quick Link meni.

2. Klike sou Apps ak karakteristik nan lis yo bay la.

3. Sèvi ak nan Lis App bwat rechèch pou fè rechèch pou Microsoft ekip.

4. Klike sou twa icon pwentiye for Microsoft Teams and click on Enstriksyon.

Remak: You should select the Microsoft Teams app with an icon with white background for letter T.

5. Finalman, klike sou Enstriksyon in the confirmation prompt, as shown to uninstall the said app.

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