Skype automatically starting

[FrenchPB]

Guys,


I just installed Skype on my iMac, and noticed it was starting every time I start the computer. How can I disable that ? I checked all Skype preferences but didn't find any option about that. Am I missing something ?

 

[skunk]

Click and hold on the Skype icon in your dock, uncheck "Open at Login".

 

[telecomm]

Click and hold on the Skype icon in your dock, uncheck "Open at Login".

Nice tip!

If you want to do it the hard way, (or Skype isn't in your dock), it's System Preferences>Accounts>Login Items. Select the app you don't want to start, and then click the minus sign to remove it.

 

[FrenchPB]

Thank you

By doing that, I noticed I had an app starting automatically also, called iTunesHelper... what is it ? Should I leave it there ?

 

[telecomm]

Thank you

By doing that, I noticed I had an app starting automatically also, called iTunesHelper... what is it ? Should I leave it there ?

Yeah, I've wondered about that one too. I don't know what it does, but it doesn't cause any problems and is part of the standard iTunes configuration, so I'd leave it.