# Disable a user service from starting at boot systemctl --user disable service-name.service Even after disabling applications, users may encounter persistent auto-start behavior. This section addresses common issues.
Title: System Optimization Through Startup Management: Methods for Controlling Application Auto-Launch in Modern Operating Systems how do i stop apps from opening on startup
| OS | Primary Method | Command/Path | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Windows 10/11 | Task Manager > Startup | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | | macOS Ventura+ | System Settings > General > Login Items | (GUI only) | | Linux (GNOME) | Startup Applications Utility | ~/.config/autostart/ | # Disable a user service from starting at