How to get Skype to NOT start up automatically

I just installed Skype on my new computer, and every time I turn my computer on, Skype starts up. I don't want it to start up unless I'm going to use it. Is there a way to make it so that Skype doesn't start automatically? I'm starting to get irritated by having to quit the program every time I turn my computer on.
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Do you e.g. have any Skype wireless or Bluetooth phone application installed?
You can also open Windows System Configuration utility (msconfig.exe) -> Startup tab, and look for any applications selected there.
http://community.skype.com/t5/Windows-desktop-client/Annoying-autostart-feature/m-p/973234#M71761

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