What happens is when you boot your computer, the Steam Client Bootstrapper starts automatically as a startup service would. It saves the user the effort of opening it up manually. However, some users prefer not to have it automatically start. In this article, we will show you how to prevent Steam from running at startup.
Stopping Steam from Running via the Steam Settings
The first step would be to uncheck the automatic startup option within the Steam settings. This option is named “Run Steam when my computer starts” and is checked by default upon installation. Following these steps, Steam will no longer run automatically at startup.
Disabling Steam from Running at Startup via Task Manager
An alternative method for Windows users is to disable the automatic launch of Steam via Task Manager. With this approach, Steam will no longer start with your system.
Stopping Steam from Running at Startup on a macOS
For macOS users, the process involves System Preferences. By completing these steps, you have successfully prevented Steam from running during startup.
