messenger upgrade message

[JimC]

How do you get rid of the xp's messenger upgrade message? Everytime I
connect or when I run outlook I get an annoying message asking if i want to
upgrade to the newer version.

 

[purplehaz]

If you use windows messenger(instant message program), then update it. If
you dont use messenger, open it, goto: tools, options, preferences, uncheck:
allow to run in background and run messenger when windows starts.

 

[JimC]

I don't use messenger. I checked preferences and everything was unchecked,
but still getting the message.

 

[purplehaz]

You have to turn it off in outlook express as well. Tools, options, general
tab, uncheck: auto log on to windows messenger. Then reboot. If it comes
back, try start, run, msconfig, startup tab, uncheck: msmsgs. If it still
comes back, just update the thing and be done with it.

 

[JimC]

My outlook was also unchecked and my startup tab was ok.. I'll update the
darn thing and forget about. Thanks for the help....

 

[Menno Hershberger]

Try http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm

I don't use messenger. I checked preferences and everything was
unchecked, but still getting the message.