Discord is a popular communication app used by gamers and online communities to chat, voice call, and share media files. The app is designed to launch automatically at startup and check for updates, which can cause your computer to slow down and consume extra resources. If you want to prevent Discord from launching at startup and searching for updates on Windows, here are some tips to help you do so.

Method 1: Disable Discord from Launching at Startup

One of the most common reasons why Discord launches at startup is because it’s set to do so in the Windows startup folder. Here’s how to disable it:

Step 1: Press the Windows key + R key simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2: Type “shell:startup” (without quotes) and click OK.

Step 3: Find the Discord shortcut (or navigate to the Discord.exe file if there’s no shortcut) in the Startup folder.

Step 4: Right-click on the shortcut and select Delete.

That’s it! Now Discord won’t launch automatically when you start Windows.

Method 2: Disable Discord from Searching for Updates

Discord also automatically checks for updates when you start the app. This can be useful, but it can also take up processing power and slow down your computer. Here’s how to disable automatic updates:

Step 1: Open Discord on your computer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner to open the User Settings.

Step 3: Click on the “Appearance” tab on the left navigation bar.

Step 4: Scroll down to the “Advanced” section and toggle off the “Automatically Check for Updates” option.

That’s it! You’ve now disabled Discord from automatically searching for updates.

Method 3: Uninstall Discord from Your Computer

If you rarely use Discord or prefer to manually launch it when needed, you can also uninstall the app from your computer. Here’s how to do so:

Step 1: Press the Windows key + I key simultaneously to open the Settings app.

Step 2: Click on “Apps” to open the Apps & Features section.

Step 3: Find Discord in the list of installed apps and click on it.

Step 4: Click on “Uninstall” and follow the prompts to remove Discord from your computer.