Previous Post... (re: Windows Messenger not in System Tray)

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Guest

Oh, I forgot to point out that after I start Windows, I can see by opening Task Messenger that "msmsgs.exe" IS running, but doesn't appear in the system tray

Thanks.
 
J

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

Greetings Nils,

Do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a new
"instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it this
behavior. To stop it, open Norton Antivirus (Right-click on the Norton Antivirus icon in the
System Tray/Notification Area (by the clock), choose 'Open Norton Antivirus'), click Options,
then Instant Messenger then uncheck MSN Instant Messenger and click OK.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
 

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