Why do certain applications open automatically

why do certain applications open automatically?

If you're using Lion, and the apps open automatically when you start up/log in, it's down to one of two things. Either
a) you had the application open when you shut down last time, or
b) you have that application set to open automatically.
If you don't want (a) happening, either quit the application completely before you shut down, or turn off all app resuming through System Preferences - General - untick "Restore windows when quitting and re-opening apps".
If the apps re-open even if you quit them before shutting down, check System Preferences - Accounts - Login Items. Delete any programs from the list that you don't want auto-launching when you log in.
Matt

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    Hello, just one of over 200 silly "improvments" in 10.7/Lion!
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Networking-Accessories/Wireless-Print-Servers/abcat0 503006.c?id=abcat0503006
    http://www.mactip.net/stop-lion-restoring-previous-files-apps/

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    b) you have that application set to open automatically.
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    Matt

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