November 2021
Add option so when we "X" out of EA Desktop, the program actually closes instead of minimizing to the system tray.
December 2021
Hi @MindlessProton,
You can close down the EA app fully by clicking on the 3 stripes on the top left and choosing "Exit". Another way to fully close the app is by using ALT+F4.
I understand that's not what you're looking for, but I just wanted to highlight some workarounds
I'll be sure to keep monitoring this thread for feedback to see if other community members feel the same.
January 2022
I agree. I hate it when applications minimize instead of closing when I "X" out of them. This should definitely be an option.
January 2022
Thank you for the work around. ...and yes, it would be nice to have the option in settings, so we can choose whether to have it minimize or close upon "X"ing out, so that it is automatic and simpler.
February 2022
Definetly feeling the same way. Default software behaviour should be 'X' for exit, '-' for minimizing. I understand why a company would not prefer it this way, but then at least giive me the opportunitty to toggle it in the settings. I will close it anyway, it just makes it more annoying. With a toggle it would be just set it and forget it.
Best regards!
May 2022
EVERY TIME I PLAY an EA game, this bad behavior of their "Launcher" (I don't even WANT another launcher in the first place!) is like having lemon juice squeezed on a paper cut, it's so infuriating and obnoxious.
May 2022
Apps should be required to ASK the user before they even have the option of "minimizing to system tray" - that should be BUILT IN to Windows, so companies can't violate the computer owner's own preferences.
May 2022
June 2022
I'm glad to see I'm not alone in this. I can't believe the absolute braindead decision to develop an application and think such a behavior was appropriate without even giving users an option they can toggle to change the behavior.
September 2022
Thought I would add that I would also be in support of this idea. The program already has a minimize button if I would like to keep the program running in the background, but when I am done playing games I no longer want the program running.
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