Hello,

I have recently installed Microsoft Office 2013 on my computer, which included an installation of the Lync client. At first it didn't seem to matter much. But after a few days I got around to fiddling around with Lync, even though I don't have a server to connect it to. From the next day on, I have a problem with the client starting itself automatically with the PC.

I have tried disabling the option in the settings, but it seems to have had no effect.

After this I researched for a few options, and tried changing the registry key. Still no effect.

What do I have to do to stop the client from starting automatically? I can't even make use of it, since I don't have a server for it.

I have Lync 2013 (I couldn't find a forum section, so I'm posting this in the 2010 forum)

Windows 7 x64

Office Professional Plus x64

Hello glink There is a registry key to stop this Lync 2013 Office 15\Basic Clients Registry Location HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Registry Key Name Lync Registry Key Type REG_SZ Registry Key Value "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\lync.exe" /fromrunkey Notes The path in the value would be where you installed Office 15. Also if you want to disable the client from starting automatically just delete this
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• Edited by Iain Smith - www.northernlync.co.ukMVP Tuesday, November 12, 2013 1:03 PM

Hi,

Please double check the 2013 client auto start registry key:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/rischwen/archive/2013/06/20/lync-2013-client-auto-start-registry-key.aspx

Hello,

I've now checked the registry keys. They were set to not start automatically, as I had set the flag inside the client. I've also tried deleting them outright. Lync still starts up automatically regardless of the setting.

Hi,

It is very strange since it still starts up automatically.

I would like to confirm if the registry keys still exist after you deleting them.

If you don't use Lync client, you can try to delete it as a temporarily workaround:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access-help/install-or-remove-individual-office-programs-and-components-HA010354261.as

Thanks!  This worked.

This did not work ... not find the key

Removing Lync from the "Startup" tab in msconfig.exe should do the trick..?

• Proposed as answer by Trblshootn Sunday, April 05, 2015 4:53 PM

Removing Lync from the "Startup" tab in msconfig.exe should do the trick..?

You know this is the sort of answer I always look for, simple and it works. No regedit or tinkering. Just use the tools provided.

Thanks

Perfect. Nice direction for an easy fix.

There is no entry in MSCONFIG for Lync

None of the suggested fixes in here worked for me, BUT when I also turned off Logging within the application via Tools > Options per another forum suggestion then the app finally started obeying the Start/Login options I had selected for it.  I'm not sure why, but having Logging enabled on this app (which is by default I believe) overrides the auto-start options.

Cheers! 

• Proposed as answer by Tracy'S Monday, July 14, 2014 8:52 PM

You can configure Lync so that it doesn't start up with Windows. On the sign-in screen of Lync, click the configure gear and choose Tools -> Options. Select Personal and un-check "Automatically start Lync when I log on to Windows"

• Edited by T2.Taylor Sunday, August 24, 2014 11:49 AM
• Proposed as answer by Ackender Friday, November 14, 2014 8:35 AM

I wonder what idiot thought he had contol over my computer? I want to close it but intead it minimizes. 

I feel so frustrated about the fact they think it's normal to open something automatically without my permision.

still haven t found a proper solution I deleted it once it just came back ... man this makes me feel angry 

• Edited by llpp Friday, October 24, 2014 2:13 PM

Spot On

Try this: go to task manager (via ctrl-alt-del)

Click the startup tab

Select Microsoft Lync

Disable

Try this: go to task manager (via ctrl-alt-del)

Click the startup tab

Select Microsoft Lync

Disable

• Proposed as answer by KSLoh 5 hours 15 minutes ago

Try this: go to task manager (via ctrl-alt-del)

Click the startup tab

Select Microsoft Lync

Disable

• Proposed as answer by KSLoh Thursday, April 09, 2015 2:07 AM

Try this: go to task manager (via ctrl-alt-del)

Click the startup tab

Select Microsoft Lync

Disable

This is confirmed to work for me...