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[GH-ISSUE #1756] Barrier Autostarts in Background on Windows #1295

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opened 2026-05-05 07:42:23 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 4 comments

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2026-05-05 07:42:23 -06:00

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Originally created by @saursin on GitHub (Aug 24, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1756

What happened?

I Use Barrier on Linux (KDE Neon) and on Windows 11.
On Windows, Barrier seems to autostart by itself on login. I don't remember configuring it to autostart. I also checked my list of auto-start apps in windows settings but didn't find barrier. I also tried rebooting several times but It autostarted every time.
I don't think this should be the default behavior of the program.

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v2.4.0

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If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?

2.4.0-release

What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)

Windows

What OS versions are you using?

Win-11 Pro 21H2

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Originally created by @saursin on GitHub (Aug 24, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1756 ### What happened? I Use Barrier on Linux (KDE Neon) and on Windows 11. On Windows, Barrier seems to autostart by itself on login. I don't remember configuring it to autostart. I also checked my list of auto-start apps in windows settings but didn't find barrier. I also tried rebooting several times but It autostarted every time. I don't think this should be the default behavior of the program. ### Version v2.4.0 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? 2.4.0-release ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Windows ### What OS versions are you using? Win-11 Pro 21H2 ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:42:26 -06:00

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@spupuz commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2022):

i suppose there is a barrier service that starts, but i also noticed that the icon in tray in windows is not present.

@spupuz commented on GitHub (Aug 25, 2022): i suppose there is a barrier service that starts, but i also noticed that the icon in tray in windows is not present.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:42:27 -06:00

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@saursin commented on GitHub (Aug 26, 2022):

Yes, I think so. I see two processes named barrierc.exe (client) and barrierd.exe (daemon) in the task manager after boot.
Not sure if that is the intended behavior.

@saursin commented on GitHub (Aug 26, 2022): Yes, I think so. I see two processes named `barrierc.exe` (client) and `barrierd.exe` (daemon) in the task manager after boot. Not sure if that is the intended behavior. <img width="577" alt="image" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/48968357/186800892-7a7f4062-2d73-4e66-9cc8-4cb8af669b8b.png">

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:42:28 -06:00

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@rodneyrod commented on GitHub (Aug 26, 2022):

The installer creates a service in services.msc, it starts barrierd but not the tray app, also interferes with uninstalls I've found in the past as the service still runs, it cannot be uninstalled and stays installed, and will autostart at startup until it is manually removed.

@rodneyrod commented on GitHub (Aug 26, 2022): The installer creates a service in services.msc, it starts barrierd but not the tray app, also interferes with uninstalls I've found in the past as the service still runs, it cannot be uninstalled and stays installed, and will autostart at startup until it is manually removed.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:42:30 -06:00

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@macneilj commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2024):

I also noticed that barrier autostarts in the background on client without having configured it to do so. Not sure if it's intended, but I suppose it's fine for my use case...

Server and client both 2.4.0 on Windows 11.

If it makes any difference, I set both devices to the opposite of what I intended during installation (Server meant to be client and vice versa).

@macneilj commented on GitHub (Sep 7, 2024): I also noticed that barrier autostarts in the background on client without having configured it to do so. Not sure if it's intended, but I suppose it's fine for my use case... Server and client both 2.4.0 on Windows 11. If it makes any difference, I set both devices to the opposite of what I intended during installation (Server meant to be client and vice versa).

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