{"id":24884,"date":"2023-05-29T16:00:15","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T10:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=24884"},"modified":"2023-05-30T18:59:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:29:32","slug":"stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/opera-gx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Opera GX<\/a> is a popular web browser for gamers. If you have the browser installed on your system, you have probably come across the automatic startup window, which opens every time you start your system. While it&#8217;s helpful for those who wish to open the browser right after opening their device, users get annoyed when they don&#8217;t want to open and use it. Today, you will learn how to stop Opera GX from opening on startup. Meanwhile, you can learn <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9734\/what-is-gaming-browser-vs-regular-browser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">more about gaming browsers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24931\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-13.jpg\" alt=\"How to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup (Windows, Mac)\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-13.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Untitled-design-3-13-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-659da99a3bbd5\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#How_to_Stop_Opera_GX_from_Opening_on_Startup_Windows_Mac\" title=\"How to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup (Windows, Mac)\">How to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup (Windows, Mac)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Method_1-_Disable_Startup_Run_in_OperaGX_Settings\" title=\"Method 1- Disable Startup Run in OperaGX Settings\">Method 1- Disable Startup Run in OperaGX Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Method_2-_Disable_Startup_in_Task_Manager_Windows\" title=\"Method 2- Disable Startup in Task Manager (Windows)\">Method 2- Disable Startup in Task Manager (Windows)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Method_3-_Remove_OperaGX_from_Login_Items_macOS\" title=\"Method 3- Remove OperaGX from Login Items (macOS)\">Method 3- Remove OperaGX from Login Items (macOS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Method_4-_Check_the_Automated_Tasks_in_Task_Scheduler_Windows\" title=\"Method 4- Check the Automated Tasks in Task Scheduler (Windows)\">Method 4- Check the Automated Tasks in Task Scheduler (Windows)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Q_How_Do_I_Stop_Opera_Gx_from_Opening_Old_Tabs_on_Startup\" title=\"Q. How Do I Stop Opera Gx from Opening Old Tabs on Startup?\">Q. How Do I Stop Opera Gx from Opening Old Tabs on Startup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Q_Can_I_Prevent_Opera_Gx_from_Starting_Automatically_During_the_Installation_Process\" title=\"Q. Can I Prevent Opera Gx from Starting Automatically During the Installation Process?\">Q. Can I Prevent Opera Gx from Starting Automatically During the Installation Process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Q_Is_it_OK_to_Remove_Opera_from_Startup_Programs\" title=\"Q. Is it OK to Remove Opera from Startup Programs?\">Q. Is it OK to Remove Opera from Startup Programs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24884\/stop-opera-gx-from-opening-on-startup\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Disable_Automatic_Startup_for_OperaGX\"><\/span>Why Disable Automatic Startup for OperaGX?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Below are some benefits of disabling automatic startup for OperaGX on your Windows and Mac computers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helps you avoid distractions.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces system boot time.<\/li>\n<li>Optimizes system resources.<\/li>\n<li>Better system stability on low-end machines.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced network bandwidth usage.<\/li>\n<li>Maximize battery life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Opera_GX_from_Opening_on_Startup_Windows_Mac\"><\/span>How to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup (Windows, Mac)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Disable_Startup_Run_in_OperaGX_Settings\"><\/span>Method 1- Disable Startup Run in OperaGX Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The browser has an option that, once disabled, ensures that it does not launch automatically when you start your PC. Follow the below steps to turn off the option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Opera GX browser<\/strong> on your system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>gear icon<\/strong> on the left side to open settings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3193.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Startup Run on Settings to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup \" width=\"1189\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3193.jpg 1189w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3193-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3193-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3193-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1189px) 100vw, 1189px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>Basic<\/strong> and look for the Run when my computer starts option.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24913 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3194.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Startup Run on Settings to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup \" width=\"1469\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3194.jpg 1469w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3194-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3194-1024x503.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3194-768x377.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1469px) 100vw, 1469px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Turn off the toggle next to <strong>Run when my computer starts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3195.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Startup Run on Settings to Stop Opera GX from Opening on Startup \" width=\"1470\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3195.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3195-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3195-1024x479.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3195-768x359.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Restart your browser to make the changes take effect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Disable_Startup_in_Task_Manager_Windows\"><\/span>Method 2- Disable Startup in Task Manager (Windows)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also prevent the Opera GX browser from opening automatically on startup using the Task Manager. Here&#8217;s how you can disable it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Ctrl+Shift+Esc key<\/strong> to open Task Manager.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> In the Task Manager window, tap the <strong>Startup tab<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24917\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3197.jpg\" alt=\"Disable in Task Manager (Windows)\" width=\"1194\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3197.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3197-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3197-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3197-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Right-click on <strong>Opera GX Internet Browser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select <strong>Disable<\/strong> from the menu that appears.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24916\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3198.jpg\" alt=\"Disable in Task Manager (Windows)\" width=\"1191\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3198.jpg 1191w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3198-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3198-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3198-768x475.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1191px) 100vw, 1191px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Remove_OperaGX_from_Login_Items_macOS\"><\/span>Method 3- Remove OperaGX from Login Items (macOS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have a Mac computer, you can prevent Opera GX from launching automatically at startup by removing it from the list of login items. Follow the steps below to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Apple icon<\/strong> at the top-left side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select <strong>System Preferences<\/strong> from the options that appear.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24935\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.13-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Adjust System Preferences (Mac)\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.13-PM.jpg 1584w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.13-PM-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.13-PM-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.13-PM-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.13-PM-1536x1107.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>General<\/strong> from the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24933 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.26-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Adjust System Preferences (Mac)\" width=\"1888\" height=\"1164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.26-PM.jpg 1888w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.26-PM-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.26-PM-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.26-PM-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.26-PM-1536x947.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1888px) 100vw, 1888px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Choose the user, then select <strong>Login Items<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Tap <strong>Opera GX<\/strong> from the list and click the <strong>&#8216;-&#8216; icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24934 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.43-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Adjust System Preferences (Mac)\" width=\"1802\" height=\"888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.43-PM.jpg 1802w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.43-PM-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.43-PM-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.43-PM-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-2.08.43-PM-1536x757.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1802px) 100vw, 1802px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once done, the app will be removed from the startup apps list and open automatically when you start your system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Check_the_Automated_Tasks_in_Task_Scheduler_Windows\"><\/span>Method 4- Check the Automated Tasks in Task Scheduler (Windows)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If there are automated tasks involving the Opera GX browser, you need to check for Task Scheduler and delete the Opera folder. Follow the below steps to check and delete it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press the <strong>Windows key<\/strong> on the keyword.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Search for <strong>Task Scheduler<\/strong> and tap to open it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24922\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3199.jpg\" alt=\"Check the Automated Tasks in Task Scheduler (Windows)\" width=\"979\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3199.jpg 979w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3199-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3199-768x668.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Expand the <strong>Task Scheduler Library<\/strong> by tapping the <strong>small arrow<\/strong> before it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24921\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3200.jpg\" alt=\"Check the Automated Tasks in Task Scheduler (Windows)\" width=\"981\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3200.jpg 981w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3200-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3200-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Check if there is any Opera library or not.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24920 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3201.jpg\" alt=\"Check the Automated Tasks in Task Scheduler (Windows)\" width=\"981\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3201.jpg 981w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3201-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3201-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 981px) 100vw, 981px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> If there is an Opera library, tap on it, then click on <strong>Delete Folder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24919\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3202.jpg\" alt=\"Check the Automated Tasks in Task Scheduler (Windows)\" width=\"982\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3202.jpg 982w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3202-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/batch_Screenshot-3202-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 982px) 100vw, 982px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_Do_I_Stop_Opera_Gx_from_Opening_Old_Tabs_on_Startup\"><\/span>Q. How Do I Stop Opera Gx from Opening Old Tabs on Startup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can easily prevent Opera GX from opening old tabs on startup using the browser&#8217;s settings. To do so, open the Opera GX browser, tap on the gear icon to visit settings, scroll down, and locate the On Startup section. Select the checkbox for Begin Fresh on the start page.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_I_Prevent_Opera_Gx_from_Starting_Automatically_During_the_Installation_Process\"><\/span>Q. Can I Prevent Opera Gx from Starting Automatically During the Installation Process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Opera allows users to select whether they want to load the browser at startup or not. To prevent it, uncheck or unselect the Load at Startup option when installing the browser. By deselecting this feature, you can prevent the browser from launching or starting automatically every time you start your PC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_it_OK_to_Remove_Opera_from_Startup_Programs\"><\/span>Q. Is it OK to Remove Opera from Startup Programs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is absolutely okay to remove Opera from the startup programs on your computer. Although it&#8217;s convenient for those who want to access the browser whenever they start their system quickly, it&#8217;s not always necessary or desirable. Removing Opera from the startup programs can offer several advantages. It can improve the overall performance of your computer, prevent your system from overloading, and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is how you can stop Opera GX from opening automatically on startup on Windows and Mac computers. I hope the above article helps you prevent the Opera GX browser from launching at startup. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24206\/best-ai-web-browsers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">4 Best AI Web Browsers: Browse Smarter Than Others!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/24158\/setup-opera-one-ai-browser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">How to Download and Use Opera One AI Browser (Windows, Mac)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/1832\/stop-default-browser-prompts-in-chrome-edge-firefox-opera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">How to Stop Default Browser Prompts in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opera GX is a popular web browser for gamers. 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