Prevent Apps From Opening On Restart Mac

  

By default, the Webex Meetings installer sets up the application to start on login. This documentation will highlight how to disable this functionality on both Mac and Windows operating systems.

To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Windows OS with logging into the application, follow the steps below.
  1. Search for and open 'Cisco Webex Meetings'.
  2. Locate the cog wheel at the top right of the window and select 'Preferences'.
  3. Under the 'General' tab, deselect 'Start Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app when Windows starts'.
Mac
To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Mac OS with logging into the application, follow the steps below.

I have installed Pulse Secure VPN utility version 5.2.5 and it automatically opens at startup. Unfortunately, the app doesn't behave like any other, i.e., I cannot disable it through: System Prefe.

  1. Search for and open 'Cisco Webex Meetings'.
  2. Locate 'Cisco Webex Meetings' near the apple icon at the top left of your screen and select 'Preferences...'.
  3. Under the 'General' tab, deselect 'Start Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app when my computer starts'.
Prevent Apps From Opening On Restart Mac
To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Windows OS without logging into the application, follow the below steps. Please note that administrative rights are required to perform these steps. If you do not have administrative rights, contact your local IT for help with making these changes.
  1. Search for and open 'Task Manager' with administrative rights. (Right click and select 'Run as administrator')
  2. Navigate to the 'Startup' tab.
  3. Locate 'Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App' and select it.
  4. Select 'Disable on the bottom right hand corner of the Task Manager window.
Opening
To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Mac OS without logging into the application, please follow the Apple documentation on user login items.

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Owner:Keevan B.Group:Cisco Webex
Created:2019-01-17 15:20 CSTUpdated:2020-04-07 10:41 CST
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Several Mac users have reported that the Mail app window just pops up randomly and for no reason. Are you also having this problem on your Mac? This short article explains how you can stop the Mail app from keep launching itself automatically while using the computer. This is an annoying problem because it will interrupt what you are doing.

Please try each step until your issue is fixed:

1-Are your having this problem when you first open your computer. Depending on your settings, some apps, like the Mail app, may open automatically when you log in. If you want to stop this, the first thing you should check is your settings to see if if Mail is set to launch at login. Here is how you can check this:

  1. On your Mac, open System Preferences (from the Apple menu at the top-left of the screen), or use Terminal.
  2. Click Users & Groups
  3. Click the Login Items tab
  4. Here you will see the apps that will open automatically at login. If Mail is there, you can stop it from opening automatically, select and and click the minus icon to remove it.

2-Another change you you want to make is to disable the “Close windows when quitting an application” option. You can do that by going to System Preferences and click the General pane and the check the “Close windows when quitting an application” box.

3-Some Mac computers support a feature called “Power Nap”. If you enable this, you Mac will check for new mail messages (among other things) while it is asleep. You may want to disable this. Again not all Mac models support this feature. The following models support this:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 and later)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 and later)
  • MacBook Pro (all models with Retina display)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 and later)
  • iMac (Late 2012 and later)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

Remove Apps From Startup Mac

To turn this off, go to System Preferences. And click Energy Saver. And then uncheck the “Enable Power Nap” box.

4-It has been reported that email settings in Google Calendar may cause this. Are you using a Gmail account? If so, you may want to try this. (see also: Gmail not working?)

Prevent Apps From Opening On Startup Mac

  • Visit the Google Calendar site (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/)
  • Login if not already
  • Click the Settings Menu icon (upper right hand corner of your screen – gear icon) and from the pull down menu, click Settings
  • Select your Calendar
  • Scroll and find the General Notifications section
  • And change all this notification settings from Email to None. (There are five options)

Further your may also want to disable event settings notifications. Here is how:

  • Click the General tab (left area)
  • Click Event Settings
  • Click Notifications
  • And select “Off”

See also: Calendar Invitation: Your Response To The Invitation Cannot Be Sent

5-Some users reports indicate that Mail will launch in split view. If you are having this problem, here is what you can do:

  • Open the Mail app
  • Click Mail and Preferences (from the menu bar)
  • Click the General tab
  • And then deselect the “Prefer opening messages in split view when in full screen” box
  • And close the window

6–Restart your Mac in Safe Mode. Here is how:

  • Turn off your Mac
  • Turn on your Mac while pressing and holding the Shift key
  • Release the Shift key when you see the login screen.
  • Now your Mac is in Safe Mode. Does your problem still occur?
  • If now, restart your Mac normally, without pressing the Shift key

7-Force quit the Mail app. Here is how:

  • Option, Command, and Esc
  • Select the Mail app
  • Click Quit
  • Now restart your Mac

If none of the tips help you, you may contact Apple. You can also give Apple feedback about this problem.

See also: How To Open Winmail.dat Attachments