Discord is a popular communication platform used by gamers and communities worldwide. By default, Discord is set to launch automatically when you start your Windows computer. While this feature can be convenient for frequent users, it can also slow down your system's startup time. Fortunately, disabling Discord's auto-start feature is straightforward. This article will guide you through the steps to disable Discord from auto-starting on a Windows system.

Examples:

1. Disable Auto-Start from Discord Settings:

   • Open Discord on your Windows computer.
   • Click on the "User Settings" icon, which looks like a gear, located at the bottom left corner of the Discord window.
   • In the "User Settings" menu, select the "Windows Settings" tab on the left sidebar.
   • Toggle off the switch labeled "Open Discord" under the "System Startup Behavior" section.

2. Disable Auto-Start via Task Manager:

   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
   • Navigate to the "Startup" tab.
   • Locate "Discord" in the list of programs.
   • Right-click on "Discord" and select "Disable."

3. Disable Auto-Start using Windows Settings:

   • Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
   • Go to "Apps" and then select "Startup" from the left sidebar.
   • Find "Discord" in the list of apps.
   • Toggle off the switch next to "Discord."

4. Disable Auto-Start using PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator by searching for "PowerShell" in the Start menu, right-clicking, and selecting "Run as administrator."
   • To view the startup applications, enter the following command:

     Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_StartupCommand | Select-Object Name, Command

   • To disable Discord, you can remove its entry from the startup folder using:

     Remove-Item -Path "C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Discord.lnk"

   • Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.

By following these steps, you can effectively prevent Discord from launching automatically when you start your Windows computer, thus improving your system's startup time.