Tired of that annoying msteams_autostarter.exe error every time your system starts up? Let’s break it down step-by-step. Sometimes, this error happens because the files needed to start Microsoft Teams are broken or missing. Or maybe your antivirus software is playing watchdog and blocking what it shouldn’t. We’ve got a few fixes to try out, no guesswork needed.
The detail error message as below:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\MSTeams_23285.3607.2525.937_x64_8wekyb3…\msteams_autostarter.exe
The paramater is incorrect.
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Solution 1: Repair or Reset Teams
If Teams has broken files, repairing it should fix things up without touching your data. If that doesn’t work, resetting it will go deeper—replacing settings and clearing up data issues.
Steps to Repair Teams
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to Apps > Installed Apps.
- Find Microsoft Teams, click the three dots, and hit Advanced Options.
- Scroll down and click Repair.
- Check if the error’s gone.
Steps to Reset Teams (if Repair didn’t help)
Follow the same path as above but click Reset this time. This will set Teams back to its default state. Try restarting your system. Still having issues? Move to the next fix.
Solution 2: Reinstall Microsoft Teams
If Teams won’t behave, reinstalling it might just do the trick. This fresh install clears out any corrupt files and restores everything clean.
Steps to Reinstall Teams
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to Apps > Installed Apps.
- Find Microsoft Teams, click the three dots, and select Uninstall.
- Click Uninstall again to confirm.
- Head over to the Microsoft Store.
- Search for Microsoft Teams and click Install.
Once installed, open it up and see if the error’s still there. If so, head to the next solution.
Solution 3: Stop Teams from Auto-Starting
If Teams works fine when opened manually but errors out at startup, let’s stop it from starting automatically. You’ll have to open it yourself when you need it, but no more startup errors.
Steps to Disable Auto-Start
- Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.
- Go to Startup Apps.
- Right-click Microsoft Teams and select Disable.
- Restart your computer.
That should stop the error from popping up.
Extra Fixes if None of the Above Work
If the error is still persistent, your antivirus might be too aggressive. Try turning it off temporarily. Or, do a clean boot to prevent third-party apps from interfering. This way, only the essentials run during startup, and you can isolate the issue.
These steps should take care of that pesky msteams_autostarter.exe error. If the problem sticks around, it’s worth contacting Microsoft support. Don’t let small errors ruin your workflow!