On previous versions of the connection client you could disable the startup with a registry edit (https://communities.bentley.com/communities/other_communities/sign-in_assistance_and_web_services/f/cloud-and-web-services-forum/124438/disabling-or-turning-off-the-bentley-connection-client-sign-in-dialog-box)
With this version, it appears to have added another registry item at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Bentley License Service
Despite having a GPO to delete it, it reappears on every login. Is anyone having a similar issue?
There is an entry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run as well. Please note, however, that the Bentley Licensing Service is necessary to license any products using the CONNECT Licensing system. While such products should start the service when needed, it will delay their startup.
Answer Verified By: Edward Yau
Delete this key
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Bentley License Service