Windows Messanger automatically starts when I open Outlook Express

[Mike]

I have unchecked the preferences, I have deleted the .Net pasport in the
password manager. Still every time I start Outlook express Messanger starts.
Is there a patch that will stop this?

THanks,

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Mike,

Yep.

Shut down OE, then download and run this .reg file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/stopmessenger_oe.reg

It won't start again.

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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
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Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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[Bajs Arne]

You dont need a patch to fix this.
Just uninstall Windows messanger.
I had the same problem until i uninstalled Windows messanger.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

It's not a patch, it's a registry change.

And if you remove Windows Messenger, you will lose key features in Windows Live Messenger.

--
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

 

[Victor Bowman]

You probably want to keep Windows Messenger, right? If you don't, disable
access to it by going to 'Set Program Access and Defaults' and disabling
'Windows Messenger'.