how do I change what opens on startup?

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how do I change what opens on startup?

I've looked through system preferences but I can't find where to change which programs open when I start the computer. Could someone please tell me where I'd find the place to do that? (Right now I'm bombarded with Excel, Word, iTunes, iCal, iPhoto, Adobe, etc. and want to eliminate having all those open.) I opened the menu items one by one in the dock and none have a tick beside them indicating that I want them to open at login. They do have a tick mark indicating that I'd like to keep them in the dock.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Oct 20, 2011 12:08 PM

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rkaufmann87

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Oct 20, 2011 12:13 PM in response to thirdtime

If you leave an app open on shutdown or when otherwise logged out then all the apps (and files that were left open) will open when re-logging in. However if you always want a specific app pro file to ALWAYS open navigate to System Preferences - Users & Groups - Login Items and using the + symbol add those apps or files. If you have unwanted items in that preference use the - symbol.

Another method is select the app on your Dock and hold it down, choose Options then choose Open at Login.

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