How to Turn On or Off Start Magnifier Automatically at Login in Windows 10 The Windows Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool that helps users see things more clearly. It's great for those with visual impairments or anyone who needs a closer look. But sometimes, it starts up automatically and slows things down. In this video, we'll show you how to enable or disable the Magnifier at startup. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. How to disable Magnifier starting at login. Here are the different methods for disabling the Magnifier starting at login. Method 1: Using Windows Settings To stop Magnifier from opening before you sign in, here's what to do: Press Windows + I to open Settings. Go to Accessibility, or Ease of Access on older versions. Find Magnifier. Uncheck Start Magnifier before sign-in or Start Magnifier automatically if you’re on an older version. Method 2: Using the Control Panel Another option is by using the Control Panel. Press Windows + R and enter control. Go to Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center. Click Make the computer easier to see. Uncheck Turn on Magnifier. Click Apply then Ok to apply the changes. Method 3: Using the Registry Editor For more advanced users, you also have the option to use the Registry Editor. Make sure you have administrative privileges before you begin. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter. In the address bar, go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Accessibility On the right side, double-click Configuration. To turn Magnifier on, type magnifierpane. To turn it off, leave the field empty. Click OK, then restart or sign out to apply the change. Alternative methods If the methods we've gone over don't work for you, here are some alternatives. Using the Task Manager. To stop Magnifier from starting up: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Click the Startup tab. Find anything related to Magnifier, right-click it, and choose Disable. Using Group Policy Editor: For Pro & Enterprise users, you also have the option to use Group Policy Editor. Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter. Go to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Magnifier Double-click 'Do not start Magnifier automatically' Select Enabled, click OK, and close the window to apply the changes. Turning off Magnifier at startup stops that unwanted zoom on the login screen and keeps things running smoothly. You can do this through Settings, Control Panel, Registry Editor, Group Policy Editor, or Task Manager. For more information, check out our official blog post on How to Turn On or Off Start Magnifier Automatically at Login in Windows, linked in the description below. Be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this.