Restart issue: Reopening windows when logging back in

[PencilPenMarker]

I use Alfred's "restart" command to restart macOS.

 

I've noticed windows now reopen when logging back in. This only happens when I use Alfred's command, not when restarting via the  menu (the option to "Reopen windows when logging back in" is unchecked)—so I'm hoping this is a bug, and something that can be rectified. 

 

What you were doing: Using restart command

Able to replicate: Yes

Alfred version & build number: 5.1.3 [2175]

macOS version: Sonoma 14.0

[Vero]

@PencilPenMarker Welcome to the forum  As of last time we checked, macOS doesn't provide a way for third-party apps to control this behaviour, so it's not possible for Alfred to change this. 

 

Having said that, it can be done with a workflow. [Note: I've edited my answer, as @vitor provided an even better one!] You can use the Shutdown Timer workflow to restart, and can set the apps to relaunch or not in the workflow configuration:

 

https://alfred.app/workflows/vitor/shutdown-timer/

 

[vitor]

To add, the Shutdown Timer workflow does exactly that, it has both shutdown and restart keywords, and can be configured to close all apps before it does so. The option is on by default, so you can just install and start using it.

[PencilPenMarker]

That is a shame; wish macOS gave devs control over this preference. Thank you both for such a speedy response, and for the link to the workflow. Love Alfred more than any other utility and I so appreciate the customer support here. 

 

Should I delete this post or leave up for others who may search for this issue too?

Edited October 11, 2023 by PencilPenMarker

[Stephen_C]

1 hour ago, PencilPenMarker said:

Should I delete this post or leave up for others who may search for this issue too?

Always leave for others to benefit!

 

Stephen