# Opens at startup | ByteSweep Docs

> See and switch off what opens when your computer starts, with ByteSweep.

Canonical: https://bytesweep.app/docs/computer/startup.html
Last updated: 2026-11-02

## Opens at startup

See what starts by itself, and turn off what you don't want.

Show me on

### On this page

- Turn something off

### Turn something off

On Mac

1. Open **Opens at startup**.
2. Use the switch beside an item, or **Remove**.
3. **Show macOS items** adds the system's own, to look at.

Switches work on your own LaunchAgents. Other items are shown so you know they're there.

On Windows and Linux

1. Open **Opens at startup**.
2. Look through **Opens when you log in**,**Runs in the background**and**Needs attention**.
3. Use the switch beside an item.

On Linux

This covers systemd services and cron lines. System services ask for your password.

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Updated 2026-11-02. Something wrong here? Write to [support@bytesweep.app](mailto:support@bytesweep.app).