Stopping Windows Messenger from auto start.

[Guest]

How can I stop Windows Messenger from starting when I start my computer. Also
it sometimes re-starts during operation?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

To disable "Windows Messenger":

Open "Windows Messenger" and from its Toolbar select
Tools > Options > Preferences and uncheck:

"Run this program when Windows starts" and
"Allow this program to run in the background", then
click OK.

Next, open Outlook Express and from the Toolbar select
Tools > Options and under the General tab uncheck
"Automatically log on to Windows Messenger" and click
APPLY.


Alternatives:

Prevent Windows Messenger from automatically running
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_messenger_autorun.htm

or

Remove Windows Messenger
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| How can I stop Windows Messenger from starting when I start my computer. Also
| it sometimes re-starts during operation?

 

[Guest]

THANKS!
TOM

 

[Shopper]

Thanks from me too!