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Posted on by Microsoft Employee

Greetings,

 

After (re)starting my computer, Microsoft Power Automate notifier appears in my taskbar and says, "Desktop flows are ready to run". How do I prevent Power Automate from automatically starting? When I go into Power Automate settings, "Auto-start application" is cleared.

 

Thanks,

Shane.

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  • Guriga Profile Picture
    188 on at

    Hi,

    In the Settings select/search Startup Apps, then:

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    Hope the content above may help you.

    Best Regards

    If my answer helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    Microsoft Employee on at

    I was aware of that, but I thought the proper way was to change the setting in the app itself.

  • Toon_vR Profile Picture
    2 on at

    I did just that (disable in Startup Apps), and also in the Power Automate settings, but Power Automate keeps starting and consuming CPU.

  • sandeepstw Profile Picture
    312 Moderator on at

    Hi There, 

     

    User this solution - 

     

    1. Press `Windows Key + R` to open the Run dialog box.

    2. Type `shell:startup` in the Run dialog box and hit Enter.

    3. In the Startup folder that opens, look for any Power Automate related shortcuts. If you find any, select them and delete.

    4. Next, open Task Manager by pressing `Ctrl + Shift + Esc`.

    5. Go to the 'Startup' tab.

    6. Look for 'Power Automate' in the list. If it's there, right click on it and select 'Disable'.

    7. Restart your computer to apply changes.

    If Power Automate still starts automatically, you might need to check the Task Scheduler:

    1. Open the Task Scheduler by typing 'Task Scheduler' in the Windows Start Menu and selecting it.

    2. In the Task Scheduler, navigate to the 'Task Scheduler Library' on the left pane.

    3. Check if there is a task related to Power Automate set to run at logon.

    4. If you find any such task, right click on it and select 'Disable'.

    5. Close the Task Scheduler and restart your computer to see if the issue is resolved.

     

    Please give kudos and also mark as solution if this as solution if this helps. 

     

    Thanks in advance!

    Sandeep 

     

  • CU02081307-2 Profile Picture
    6 on at

    Thank you for the explanation. I happen to have the same situation. Shell:startup does not hold power automate, it is deactivated in the task manager. I did check the task scheduler now, but since there are so many entries, none of them being 'power automate', I do not seem to find anything. So if anyone found the entry in the task scheduler: please report here where to find it.

  • AI Profile Picture
    6 on at

    Windows !1 > Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > Power Automate > Click on 3 ellipses > Advanced options > Runs at Login > ("These start up tasks can be configured to run when you log-in") Power Automate Desktop > move slider to OFF.

    Additionally , "Configure startup tasks" (click on) to ensure Power Automate Desktop Apps > Startup is also set to OFF.  It worked for me....  Welcome to Microsoft: The land of software application obfuscation! 

  • AI Profile Picture
    6 on at

    See above.

  • CU02081307-2 Profile Picture
    6 on at

    Thank you, I checked these options and they are both turned off. However, Power Atutomate did not start up automatically this time anyway. I don not now what solved the issue in the end, but I am happy now nonetheless =D

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