How to Stop Chrome from Opening on Startup [Tutorial]

How to Stop Chrome from Opening on Startup [Tutorial]

Google Chrome is a popular browser, and even Microsoft recently announced that they will be moving Microsoft Edge browser to the Chromium web platform which ultimately powers Google Chrome. However some users – and even I have noticed it – report that Chrome browser starts automatically when Windows 10 PC boots. If you face this issue, there are are a few suggestions that can help you resolve this problem. These suggestions also applies if Chrome is reloading tabs from the last session on startup.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).