How to force Android Studio to start with the welcome screen?

Question

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.

Answer 1

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 -> ....

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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)