Skype starts even though it is not in the Startup folder

broiyan

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My "Startup" folder is empty so why is Skype starting every time I reboot? How can I fix this problem?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Professional 64 bit4 GB DDR2 1066GeForce 8400 DVI and Analog, EGA 8400 Analog
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
mix and match
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
Motherboard
Asus MA 770 UD3
Memory
4 GB DDR2 1066
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 DVI and Analog, EGA 8400 Analog
Monitor(s) Displays
2 portrait Samsung 2243, 1 landscape Asus 222
Hard Drives
300 GB
PSU
500 Watt
Case
Antec 500 Sonata III
Keyboard
dasKeyboard USB, the original loud click version
Mouse
Logitech TrackMan Wheel
Internet Speed
DSL
Sign into Skype.

Select Tools > Options:

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Remove the check from this option:

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My Computer My Computer

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W7 Pro SP1 64biti78GBIntel HD Graphics
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Employer provided Dell Latitude
OS
W7 Pro SP1 64bit
CPU
i7
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics
Hard Drives
crappy SSD
Antivirus
Employer mandated Symantec Endpoint Protection
Browser
Pale Moon 64bit, IE11 64bit & Chrome 64bit
I fixed it by uninstalling Skype LOL.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional 64 bit4 GB DDR2 1066GeForce 8400 DVI and Analog, EGA 8400 Analog
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
mix and match
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
Motherboard
Asus MA 770 UD3
Memory
4 GB DDR2 1066
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 DVI and Analog, EGA 8400 Analog
Monitor(s) Displays
2 portrait Samsung 2243, 1 landscape Asus 222
Hard Drives
300 GB
PSU
500 Watt
Case
Antec 500 Sonata III
Keyboard
dasKeyboard USB, the original loud click version
Mouse
Logitech TrackMan Wheel
Internet Speed
DSL
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