How can i stop programs from automatically loading during startup?

how can i stop programs from automatically loading during startup?

Go to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Users & Groups and click on the user in question then on "Login Items."
Also check the Startupitems folder: OS X Yosemite: If you have problems with startup items

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