Why do some applications automatically open at startup

I just installed mountain lion.  I noticed that when the computer starts up microsoft windows and excel open automatically.  I have another application that does it sometimes as well.  why do some applications automatically open at startup?  How can I change this?

Quit them before shutting down the computer, and check the list of login items in the Users & Groups pane of System Preferences.
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