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Programs that automatically open on startup?

Mail program launchs on startup, although in System Preferences, I have no programs set to launch on startup.

Posted on Dec 3, 2021 6:27 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2021 5:28 PM

When you restart or shutdown the Mac is "Reopen windows when logging back in" checked? If so, then any apps which are open when your restart/shutdown, then that app(s) will automatically start.

Prevent apps and windows from reopening - Apple Support

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Programs that automatically open on startup?

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