How to turn off the Zalo startup feature with the computer

The Zalo chat application has become one of the indispensable online communication tools today. With its innovative features tailored to Vietnamese users, Zalo has secured the largest market share as the most used OTT app in the country.

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While popular on mobile devices, Zalo also has a significant presence on PCs, enabling users to chat with all the features available on the mobile version. However, Zalo automatically starts with Windows, which can be inconvenient for some users. This guide provides quick steps to disable the Zalo startup feature on your computer.

Instructions to Turn Off Zalo Startup on Windows

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1 Click the gear icon in the bottom left corner of the main interface. Access Zalo Settings
2 Select the Settings button from the menu that appears. Zalo Settings Menu
3 In the Zalo - Settings window, select the General menu. General Settings in Zalo
4 Find the option to turn off the Start Zalo with Windows feature which is enabled by default. Disable Zalo Startup Feature

Video Instructions on Disabling Zalo Startup

By following these 4 simple steps, you can easily disable the startup feature of Zalo on your computer. We hope this guide proves helpful for you.

(39) Comments

  1. Lovely Jin -

    After disabling Zalo from startup, my PC has become unbelievably fast. Thanks for this

  2. Sandy with a Purpose -

    I appreciate how nicely this was explained! Sometimes tech tips are all over the place, but this was spot on.

  3. Amy the Explorer -

    This post made my day! Zalo was such a pain to deal with at startup, and now it’s gone

  4. Jenna Joy -

    I’ve been searching everywhere for this info. Thanks a million

  5. Hương Đà Nẵng -

    Such a lifesaver! Thanks for sharing. I was so tired of Zalo starting without my permission

  6. Fiona -

    Does anyone have tips for managing other messaging apps on startup? I want to streamline my PC

  7. Anhtuan 65 -

    So simple yet so effective! Many thanks! I can hear my computer breathing again without Zalo starting!

  8. Chris -

    Can anyone share their experience after turning off Zalo’s startup? I’m curious about any other benefits

  9. Pet Lover 77 -

    Every time I turned on my laptop, I felt like Zalo was taking forever to load. Glad I found this post!

  10. Tommy_Hero -

    Yay! Finally able to shut that annoying thing off! Thanks for saving me from that frustration

  11. Random Cat -

    Thank you for this! It’s amazing how such a simple fix could improve my PC performance

  12. Trung IT -

    I wish other applications had this kind of option for startup management. It makes such a difference!

  13. David the Fixer -

    What an insightful guide! Sometimes I forget that these settings exist. I’ll keep an eye out for it next time

  14. Tommy -

    Awesome! I always wondered how to disable that feature in Zalo. It was so annoying! Thank you

  15. Alex the Techie -

    Thank you for sharing this tips! I’m not a big fan of having too many apps starting at once. Zalo will be off the list!

  16. Mèo con -

    Just saved this post. I’ll definitely refer back to it if I need to disable more apps

  17. Jenny 321 -

    Wow, I’m so happy I landed on this post. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. My computer feels more responsive now

  18. Sunny Day -

    Can I also disable the startup for other social media apps? This info is really great

  19. Code Master -

    Is this applicable to both Windows and Mac? I’d love to know if it works the same way!

  20. Tom Tech -

    Great information! I found it easy to follow, and my laptop is running smoothly now

  21. Rina the Reader -

    This is the first time I’ve learned how to disable startup for an app. Love it!

  22. Thùy Linh -

    Great tips! I always rely on Zalo for communication, but I don't need it to start every time I boot up my PC.

  23. Mike -

    Can someone explain why Zalo starts up automatically? I just want to use it on demand.

  24. Lucy Peach -

    OMG, I was struggling with this for ages! Thank you for making it so simple

  25. Linh mèo -

    This really helped! I feel like my computer boots faster now without Zalo popping up.

  26. Peter Parker -

    I had no idea this was possible! Just turned off the Zalo startup and my laptop feels so much faster now

  27. Minh Đạt -

    Thanks for the detailed steps! This was exactly what I needed. Can’t believe I didn’t check this earlier.

  28. Henry the Helper -

    Absolutely love how straightforward this guide is! Perfect for someone like me who isn't too tech-savvy

  29. Pat the Cat -

    LOL, finally found the solution! I love cats, but Zalo was making my life harder. No more!

  30. Huyền Lizzie -

    I just did it and it worked flawlessly! Thanks a lot—Zalo no longer interrupts my workflow

  31. Bobby D -

    This is a game changer! I didn’t realize Zalo was hogging so much memory at startup

  32. Sara Tech -

    Really appreciate the clear and straightforward tips! Keep posting more such helpful articles

  33. John Doe -

    Fantastic instructions! I strongly recommend this guide to anyone struggling with unwanted startup applications!

  34. Luann B. -

    Can you also provide tips on how to manage other startup applications? I have a few I’d like to turn off too

  35. John -

    This is super helpful! I've been trying to figure out how to turn off that Zalo startup feature forever. Thanks for the guide!

  36. Chloe the Creative -

    Super helpful! My Zalo was slowing down my computer’s boot time, and now it doesn't start automatically

  37. Hương KT -

    Just did it! Thanks for the walkthrough! It’s so nice to get straight to work without any interruptions.

  38. Quang vn -

    Can you share how to disable automatic startup for other apps? I only want a few programs to start with my computer

  39. Mary Lou -

    Great article! I didn't even know there was an option to manage startup apps. It literally saved me a few minutes every day

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