<![CDATA[Disabling "Run when my computer starts"]]>I would like to disable "Run when my computer starts" for all users after opera installation.

Is there a command-line switch / unattended install switch or anything else to do so? Disabling the autostart option afterwards is not really a solution.

Best regards
opt

]]>https://forums.opera.com/topic/63204/disabling-run-when-my-computer-startsRSS for NodeMon, 08 Jun 2026 21:20:01 GMTFri, 16 Jun 2023 11:59:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:48:36 GMT]]>@opt With the Opera 100 installers, --run-at-startup=0 doesn't seem to be working at all. Still testing though.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/314321https://forums.opera.com/post/314321Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:48:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:30:54 GMT]]>@burnout426

I did some tests:

Using the syntax
"Opera_99.0.4788.77_Setup_x64.exe --run-at-startup=0 /silent /norestart /allusers=yes /launchopera=0 /setdefaultbrowser=no"
and starting Opera afterwards without rebooting, the setting "Run when my computer starts" is checked (for the current user).

Using the syntax
"Opera_99.0.4788.77_Setup_x64.exe --run-at-startup=0 /silent /norestart /allusers=yes /launchopera=0 /setdefaultbrowser=no"
and starting Opera after a reboot, the setting "Run when my computer starts" is unchecked (for all users).

I have no idea why the setting "Run when my computer starts" is not unchecked immediately after the installation for the current user. I hope it is a bug with the installer that will be fixed soon.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/314071https://forums.opera.com/post/314071Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:30:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:09:33 GMT]]>Greetings!

Dear opt,

Here's a solution of your problem, To disable the "Run when my computer starts" setting, follow these steps:

  • Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc.

  • Switch to the "Startup" tab.

  • Locate the program you want to disable from running at startup.

  • Right-click on the program and select "Disable" or "Disable at startup."

I hope this information is very helpful for your problem.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/313781https://forums.opera.com/post/313781Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:09:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:45:58 GMT]]>@opt I'll test later to see if that happens for me too. Might just be a bug with the installer and nothing on your end.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/313768https://forums.opera.com/post/313768Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:45:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:43:36 GMT]]>@burnout426

I reproduced your test on Win 11 22H2 with the same Version of Opera.

used syntax:
Opera_99.0.4788.77_Setup_x64.exe --run-at-startup=0

But now I am really confused: after the installer launches, the option "Run when my computer starts" is still checked 😕

I tried some differt switches like "/launchopera=0" or "/setdefaultbrowser=no" and they work like a charm.

Any ideas?

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/313767https://forums.opera.com/post/313767Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:43:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:06:54 GMT]]>@opt I tested:

Opera_99.0.4788.77_Setup_x64.exe --run-at-startup=0

on Windows 11 22H2. After the installer launches and I click "options", I can see that the option is unchecked (by default it's checked).

What other switches are you using the for the installer? I can seem if those switches change anything for me with the startup option.

IIf all else fails, post install, you could automate the removal of the "Opera Stable" entry from "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" for each user. Then, for each user, you can make sure "run_at_startup":false is set under the root node in the "%AppData%Opera Software\Opera Stable\Preferences" JSON file.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/313665https://forums.opera.com/post/313665Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:06:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:33:37 GMT]]>@opt Most of the settings do set commandline switches for the browser, so you could see what the browser setting changes.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/313651https://forums.opera.com/post/313651Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:33:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:04:55 GMT]]>@burnout426

Thanks for the reply!

The Parameter --run-at-startup=0 seems to be for an older Installer. Unfortunately it is not working with the current installer.

I have no idea for what reason this autorun option is set to on after installation. That is annoying! If I want Opera in autostart modus I do it manually.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/313629https://forums.opera.com/post/313629Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:04:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Disabling "Run when my computer starts" on Sat, 17 Jun 2023 07:01:58 GMT]]>From https://www.reddit.com/r/operabrowser/wiki/opera/installer_commands/, you can try passing --run-at-startup=0 to the installer.

]]>https://forums.opera.com/post/313459https://forums.opera.com/post/313459Sat, 17 Jun 2023 07:01:58 GMT