Instant Message alerts

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I have turned off the instant message alerts but I am wondering is there
anyway you can turn off the flashing of a new instant message? I have msn at
work and I don't want anyone to know that I am receiving an instant message.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

I'm afraid not, the "blinking" is actually done outside the standard Windows taskbar
functionality, so you can't for instance use the standard registry key for taskbar blinking
to stop this from happening.

I do however have another suggestion that might be helpful. Messenger Plus, a third-party
addition for Messenger, includes a "boss key" Messenger lock feature which will change the
Messenger notification area icon and quickly hide all your conversation windows. Although
not the solution you're looking for, it could be helpful in your situation.

If you're using Windows Live Messenger, you can find Messenger Plus Live here:
http://www.msgplus.net
If you're using Windows Messenger, you can find Messenger Plus here:
http://www.msgplus.net/download/old

Both have the Messenger lock feature, which by default can be triggered by Alt-space, when
the feature is engaged.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation

 

[Mick Murphy]

" it could be helpful in your situation"
You are giving information to an employee to bludge in the boss's time, and
hide using an Instant Messenger at work.

SHAME on you!
And, you an MVP.

 

[levian]

i'm currently using the plus' lock feature as well.
but the problem is,
you won't know if there is any new message instantly.
and i sometimes forgot n leave it there for the rest of the day unnoticed.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Levian,

For what it's worth, I've had that problem before too

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation