When your Windows 10 PC boots, you may find Google Chrome opens on startup.

But this doesnt mean it is perfect.

Besides, many users have reported a common issue Chrome opens on startup automatically.

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You may be the one.

Every time you boot Windows 10, it opens.

This is very annoying since this may prolong the booting time of your setup.

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Why does chrome open on startup?

Luckily, you could stop Chrome from opening on startup by trying some solutions.

Step 2: Go to theStartuptab, findGoogle Chrome, click it, and chooseDisable.

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This could be the reason why Chrome keeps opening on startup.

Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of this page and clickAdvanced.

double-check it is disabled.

Then, have a go at reboot your PC to see if Chrome opens on startup again.

If yes, try another method to fix this issue.

Change the Option of Continue Where You Left off

Sometimes Chrome opens multiple tabs on startup.

Take it easy and here is a quick solution.

Step 1: Also open Chrome and go to itsSettings.

One of the culprits for Chrome opening on startup may be Google Chrome AutoLaunch.

It approves some Startup items.

To get rid of the trouble, here is what you should do:

Step 2: Go toComputer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\Run.

Step 3: Check the right pane and see if there is any suspicious or unknown item.

If yes, right-click it to delete.

Step 4: Then, go toComputer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runand delete all the values that you dont recognize.

Step 5: power cycle your gear and see if Chrome opens on startup again.

So, you should disable it.

Step 1: Typechrome://flagsto the address bar in Chrome and pressEnter.

Step 2: Search forFast tab/windows closeand then set it toDisabled.

So you should remove it.

Just go to the three-dot menu and chooseMore tools > Extensions.

Then, find this extension and clickRemove.

Dont hesitate and take action!