Open windows after restart

Hi there, since I'm using iClouds my iMac opens iCalender, all recently opened Safari pages, iTunes, etc. after every restart. Actually after a restart I would prefer to have all "old" windows closed. Can somebody tell me in which settings I can de-activate this re-openings?

Hello:
Go to system preferences>general. Uncheck the box "restore windows when quitting and reopening apps."
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