Cisco Meeting Mac



By default, the Webex Meetings installer sets up the application to start on login. This documentation will highlight how to disable this functionality on both Mac and Windows operating systems.

Safari or Firefox displays a Cisco Webex Add-On Required message when joining from a Mac. Error: 'Service Unavailable' when joining a Personal Room meeting from a Mac on Safari or Firefox. The Cisco 870 Series is ideal for small remote offices and teleworkers that need to be connected to larger enterprise networks. When extending corporate networks to numerous remote sites, network resources must remain secure while giving users access to the same applications found in a corporate office. Attendees can now join meetings up to 15.

To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Windows OS with logging into the application, follow the steps below.
  1. Search for and open 'Cisco Webex Meetings'.
  2. Locate the cog wheel at the top right of the window and select 'Preferences'.
  3. Under the 'General' tab, deselect 'Start Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app when Windows starts'.
Mac
To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Mac OS with logging into the application, follow the steps below.
  1. Search for and open 'Cisco Webex Meetings'.
  2. Locate 'Cisco Webex Meetings' near the apple icon at the top left of your screen and select 'Preferences...'.
  3. Under the 'General' tab, deselect 'Start Cisco Webex Meetings desktop app when my computer starts'.
To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Windows OS without logging into the application, follow the below steps. Please note that administrative rights are required to perform these steps. If you do not have administrative rights, contact your local IT for help with making these changes.
  1. Search for and open 'Task Manager' with administrative rights. (Right click and select 'Run as administrator')
  2. Expand the Task Manager window by selecting 'More details'
  3. Navigate to the 'Startup' tab.
  4. Locate 'Cisco Webex Meetings Desktop App' and select it.
  5. Select 'Disable on the bottom right hand corner of the Task Manager window.

Cisco Meeting Management Assistant

To disable Cisco Webex Meetings from starting up on Mac OS without logging into the application, follow the below steps. Please note that administrative rights may be required to perform these steps. If you do not have administrative rights, contact your local IT for help with making these changes.
  1. On your Mac, locate the Apple icon in the top left and select it followed by 'System Preferences...'
  2. Once in the System Preferences view, locate and select 'Users & Groups'
  3. Once in the Users & Groups menu, ensure that the proper user is select and switch to the 'Login Items' view
  4. On the Login Items page, either select and remove the 'Webex Meetings' application using the minus symbol or hide the application by selecting the checkbox
    1. Please note that to perform any of these actions, you may be required to unlock the window / settings via the lock icon in the bottom left of the system preferences window. You will required administrative access over your system to perform this.

Cisco Meeting Center Mac

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Owner:Keevan B.Group:Cisco Webex
Created:2019-01-17 16:20 CDTUpdated:2021-01-11 15:20 CDT
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