By default, Discord is set to launch and run in the background when you boot your box.

Why Is Discord Running in the Background on My PC?

If your machine has older hardware, the impact on performance will be very noticeable.

End task button

Heres how you could do it:

1.Open theTask Managerby pressingCtrl + Shift + Esckey.

2.Search for Discord in the search bar.

3.Select any Discord process and click theEnd taskbutton.

Showing hidden items

It will stop all the running Discord processes.

This will allow you to focus on your task without worrying about Discord using up your resources.

After finishing the work, launch the app, and youll be able to receive notifications as usual.

quitting Discord 1

Exiting Discord From the System Tray

1.On your taskbar, click theShow Hidden Itemsbutton.

2.Right-click theDiscordicon, and select theQuit Discordoption.

Heres how:

1.Open theDiscord App.

Opening User Settings 1

2.Click theCogicon in the bottom left to openUser options.

3.Head to theWindows Settingssection.

you’re able to find that option underApp tweaks.

Windows settings option

4.turn off the toggle next toMinimize to Trayoption.

you could also prevent Discord from starting with Windows by disabling the toggle next toOpen Discordin the Startup options.

If youre a notebook user, this may help you get better battery life and free system resources.

Changing Discord settings