Programmes opening automatically

shaking

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When I boot up my laptop, Skype opens automatically. How do I stop this, as it's annoying me!!
 
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[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]unfortunately, this is how the new Skype versions behave. you can see some suggestions, workarounds, and the discussion regarding the same issue here;[/FONT]

Disabling Skype Home Autostart

[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]moreover, a request was also already passed in the developers' page. you can check the progress and enter your own comments here;[/FONT]

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Skype 5.5 should have an option to disable the Home screen popup in Compact view




 
Type in msconfig.exe in the run dialog box and select start up processes. Deselect Skype and it shouldn't open when you start up your computer.