Mac M1 Pro - How to disable opened windows after startup

[Snuupy]

Hi guys,

There is an annoying thing that I wish to disable. Let's say that I watched a video from the SSD or just pictures from the SSD and when I startup the Mac, this windows automatically opens, which is very annoying, because I cannot force quit it...

How to prevent windows from opening after I startup the Mac? For the applications is clear - there is an option to disable them on startup, but - Finder, photos, photo viewer, etc, how?

I want to start my Mac as I start my windows PC - without any open windows/tabs/apps, etc.

Thank you in advance!

Sincerely,
Alex

 

[Gnattu]

Uncheck "Reopen windows when logging back in" when you shutdown.

 

[nick9191]

Also try system preferences- users and groups- login items.

 

[Snuupy]

Uncheck "Reopen windows when logging back in" when you shutdown.

This helped!

Also try system preferences- users and groups- login items.

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Thank you both for your help!

Sinceerely,
Alex