Stop Skype from starting automatically on Windows 7

Hello, I have seen some information regarding how to stop Skype from starting automatically on Macs, but for Windows 7, I have yet to see any information. If someone could provide me an answer as to how to stop Skype from opening as soon as I start my computer, that would be great. Thanks.

alex3939 wrote:
Found a solution! I had that problem too, but found that if I sign into my account, THEN choose tools -> options, there is a general setting tab where you can unclick "start skype when I start windows". So sign in to your account first, then click tools, options, general settings, and unclick "start skype when I start windows".see post #11 in this threadhttp://community.skype.com/t5/Windows-desktop-client/Stop-Skype-from-starting-automatically-on-Windows-7/m-p/2013293#M194838 in other words, the solution is already in this thread it's probably best to read a thread in it's entirety before posting

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