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is it possible to let Android Studio start into the welcome screen instead of directly loading the last recent project?

I´ve not really the fastest pc and I often need to switch between projects, its really annoying sometimes.

Marian Klühspies
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Go to

(as of July 25, 2015)
File -> Settings -> Appearance & Behavior -> System Settings -> Un-check "Reopen last project on startup" -> Click apply

(old version)
File -> Settings -> General -> Startup/shutdown -> Reopen last project on startup.

Un-Check the checkbox.

Or, on the Mac, Preferences -> General -> ....

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    even when its loading the project , Clicking on the cancel button will also open the welcome screen . – Abhigyan Apr 24 '15 at 03:39
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    @pyus13: With the latest version, when i navigate to File -> Settings, then there is no General Tab. – Farhan stands with Palestine Jun 11 '15 at 12:55
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    @pyus13: I had to close the project and then it took me to Welcome Screen by default. – Farhan stands with Palestine Jun 11 '15 at 13:10
  • @ShirgillAnsari they have moved the option to File-->Settings-->Appearance & Behavior-->System Settings--> clear check box for Reopen last project on startup. – Shadow Droid Jul 21 '15 at 15:45
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    One of the most irritating things in the universe right now, right up there with the fact that quantum physics is confusing, is the fact that Android Studio doesn't have a menu option simply titled "SHOW THE DAMN WELCOME SCREEN." – Coder Roadie Oct 15 '15 at 23:56
  • Now you can open welcome screen to manage projects in Android Studio anytime you want: File -> Open Recent -> Manage Projects... (last item) – alexshr Feb 27 '18 at 10:12
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It is now not under File, but in the main menu, goto: Android Studio -> Preferences -> Appearance & Behavior -> Click on: System Settings -> Then you see: Un-check "Reopen last project on startup" -> Click apply

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For Mac users, as of Version 4.1.2, the path is Preferences (CMD + ,) -> Appearance & Behavior -> System Settings -> uncheck Reopen last project on startup.

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If you are in a screen of a previous projects: Customize->All settings-> Appearance & Behaviour--> System Settings --> uncheck Reopen projects on startup(under Project section)

Click Apply

Done)

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