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Here’s how to disable Citrix autostart on macOS: The easiest way to do this is to remove Citrix from the Login Items in your System Preferences. If that is not successful, you can manually remove Citrix from startup folders in your root, user, and system libraries. Be sure to back up any files before removing them on the chance that it damages Citrix operations. So if you want to learn all about preventing Citrix to automatically launch on your Mac or MacBook, then this article is for you. Let’s get right into it! What Is Citrix? Before we start turning things off, let’s make sure everyone is on the same page. Are you familiar with Citrix? If so, you can skip down to the instructions. If not, here’s a quick overview. Citrix is software made by the company, Citrix Systems. Citrix flagship product is Citrix Workspace. Citrix Workspace is virtual desktops, programs, and file sharing. The Citrix Workspace App allows you to access those services. Moreover, Citrix is commonly used to create conference phone calls. It can be used for other communications too, like online meetings, file sharing, and external server access. Most of the time, if you see Citrix on a Mac, it’s working in concert with communication technology on that Mac. What Is Autostart? Autostart is a term for when software on your computer launches without your express direction. When you start up a computer, a lot of things automatically launch. That’s autostart. Citrix is often added to autostart lists. In the next sections, I’ll be showing you how to remove it from those lists. All you need to know in this section is that computers can automatically launch software whenever they turn on, provided they have permission to do so. How Do You Disable Citrix Autostart on macOS? (3 Methods) Ok. Now seems like a good time for me to show you how to disable Citrix Autostart.