To close the EA app completely to then run as admin, you can click on the arrow at the bottom right of your taskbar and right click on the EA app then choose Exit.
If you don't want the EA app to launch at start-up, you can disable it by following these steps:
- Open the Start menu.
- Type ‘msconfig’ in the search box and press Enter. This will bring up the System Configuration window.
- Go to the Services tab.
- Check the box to Hide all Microsoft Services, then select the Disable all button.
- Go the Startup tab, then select Open Task Manager.
- Once the list fully loads, right-click and choose Disable the desired program.
- Close the Task Manager and go back to the System Configuration window.
- Select OK to save your changes, then restart your computer.
Let us know if you have any further questions,