how do I stop programs from opening when I start my Imac

Hi,

Open System Preferences > Users & Groups then select the Login Items tab.

You can remove the apps from there.

If you're not sure how to do that, select the app name then click - (minus).

* That does not remove the apps from your Applications folder

Which OS are you actualy using, 10.3.9 OS or something more recent? If it is something more recent than with that, when you select Shutdown, is there a checked box that says,"Re-open windows when logging back in"? If this applies to you and you quit with Photos remaining open, it will re-open the Photos.

Uncheck that entry and see if that makes a difference.

Hi Carolyn,

I've done this and it doesn't stop Photos from opening every time I start the computer.

Any other ideas? There is nothing in photos preferences that I can set....