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November 18th, 2021 09:00

macOS, disable DDM autostart?

I can't seem to find an option to disable DDM (Dell Display Manager) autostart on macOS BigSur 11.6.1. The DDM.app is not listed in User / Login Items. 

/Library/LaunchAgents has no relevant entries. 

  • choshsh

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    Posted December 16th, 2021 05:00

    What is the recommended approach to completely uninstall DDM on MacOS system?

    > I just delete the same as any other application.

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    There is a good news for you.

    I find the option you are looking for. (In the new version of DDM. v1.50.0.0041)

    Using (shift + right click) on DDM icon to see "Auto-load at startup".

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    When this is disabled, 'DDM_settings.json' value will be changed like below.

    • "Enabled_Auto_Launch" : true
    • "Auto_Launch" : false

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    (I was wrong before. 'Enabled_Auto_Launch : true' is correct.)

    I hope this helps you.

  • DELL-Chris M

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    Posted November 18th, 2021 10:00

    In Windows we use shift + right click on DDM icon to see "Auto-load at startup". Does the macOS have right clicking?

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  • cfm56d7b

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    Posted November 18th, 2021 13:00

    Hi Chris, there is no such option in MacOS Big Sur 11.6.1.  Still looking for a solution.

  • jphughan

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    Posted November 18th, 2021 19:00

    @cfm56d7b  Check System Preferences > Users & Accounts > select your user profile > Login Items

  • cfm56d7b

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    Posted November 19th, 2021 07:00

    DDM.app is not listed in Login Items but still auto starts.  Hence, the question ... 

  • DELL-Chris M

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    Posted November 29th, 2021 08:00

    I read through the DDM for macOS User's Guide and there is not any mention of how to stop DDM from loading. You are correct. The Guide did show me that the macOS menu does not show an Auto-Load at startup function. Emails sent off to the Displays Team with questions.

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  • choshsh

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    Posted December 15th, 2021 04:00

    Try editing 'DDM_settings.json' file.

    This works on macOS Monterey 12.1. I don't know if it applies to you too.

    1. Open 'DDM_settings.json' with TextEditor
      • Path: /Applications/DDM/DDM_settings.json
    2. Search 'launch' and edit value.
      • "Enabled_Auto_Launch" : true → false
      • "Auto_Launch" : -1 → 1
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  • cfm56d7b

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    Posted December 15th, 2021 09:00

    I will try this suggestion on Big Sur 11.6.1.

    What is the recommended approach to completely uninstall DDM on MacOS system?

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    Posted December 24th, 2021 01:00

    Hi, since we have not heard back from you, we will be temporarily closing this case. Feel free to drop us a note anytime, once you are available, and if you still need help. Take care and have a nice day!


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