how to get rid of side bar?

[Kevin Mc]

in newest version of msn messenger is there a way to get rid of the side bar
which has the icons for alerts, travel, traffic ...etc.? Also, is it
possible to get rid of the ad at the bottom of the main window?

Thanks! KMc

 

[Alex]

Tools, Options, Privacy. Tick the box at the buttom "This is a shared
computer so don't display my tabs". Should do exactly what you want (as it
did for me)

Alex

 

[Kevin Mc]

That's the ticket! Thanks.

Any way to get rid of their ad banner at the bottom?

KMc

 

[Alex]

Install messenger Plus (http://www.msgplus.net). It does other funky stuff
as well as letting you turn of the banner. When installing it'll ask you if
you want the sponsor, the answer to this question is NOOOOO! Enjoy

Alex

 

[Kevin Mc]

That did the trick.

 

[Freddie]

Does anyone know how to GET the bar back?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Freddie,

Just open the main Messenger window, click the Tools menu, then Options, then Privacy tab,
check "This is a shared computer so don't display tabs" and click OK.
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