Turn off "Appear Offline" status in startup

[LK]

I automatically start up messenger when I start windows and it always
starts in "Appear Offline" status. How can I turn this default off ?

I am using Windows Live Messenger v 8.0.0812.00

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings LK,

Just right-click on the Messenger icon in the notification area when you're signed in, choose
Sign Out. Then double-click the Messenger icon, change your status to Online and then sign
in again.

You should now be logged in as Online all the time.

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[LK]

Hi,

Tried that, but the next time I turn on my computer, messenger again
logs with the
"Appear Offline" status...

- Leon