Why does Opera browser start up automatically?

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Why does Opera browser start up automatically?

When I upgraded to Snow Leopard from 10.56, the opera browser which I use mainly never opened on start up. Now that I have upgraded, it does so.

I don't remember changing any Opera settings.

How do I get rid of this.

I would like to open Opera manually.

I really am seriously thinking of ditching Snow Leopard. I don't see what I gain from using it, except maybe a few extra GBs.

Powerbook G4 Panther 1Ghz 120GB, MacBook Air 1.86GHz 120GB, Mac OS X (10.3.x), Nil

Posted on May 13, 2010 5:47 PM

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Answer 1

Niel

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May 13, 2010 5:51 PM in response to applecore_eater

Open the Accounts pane of System Preferences and check the list of login items for your user account.

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Answer 2

May 13, 2010 10:06 PM in response to Niel

Thank you. It worked.

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Answer 3

May 13, 2010 11:23 PM in response to applecore_eater

Actually, it didn't work. I thought it worked because I could go in and remove Opera from the list. However, it keeps opening with that when I boot the computer. Strange.

I did download a program that installed in System Preferences called Default Apps. It said choose default browser, and I chose Opera. Maybe that's why Opera opens automatically. I chose default browser meaning that browser should open if I open any HTML file.

Do you think that could be the cause?

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