MSMSG.EXE (windows messenger) keeps getting re-activated in windows xp

[Joe Blo]

I have a recurring problem with passport that keeps popping up a
dialogue box asking me for my password. I tried every fix out there
without success.
I was successfull in stopping this problem when I disable microsoft
messenger from running on startup or trigger by outlook. Yet some
application keeps re-activting MSMSG.EXE (causing my passport problem
again).
I have my option set in outlook not to run messenger
Can anyone tell me what common windows processes have the ability to
re-active msmsg.exe? Is there a fix to prevent this?

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Start here:

Go to Start/Run and type in: control userpasswords2. Advanced/Manage
Passwords/Remove.

Tip:

Add Control Userpasswords2 to the Control Panel (Line 1)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

You can also check here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MessengerService\ListCache\.NET
Messenger Service. In the right pane, Identity Name

Disable Storage of .Net Passwords (Line 223) Right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Disable/Remove Windows Messenger
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm

Disable Messenger from Outlook Express (Row 59)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Disable Messenger from Outlook (Line 193)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Ralf Baumhoefer]

If you don't need the messenger AT ALL, just rename it (under
c:\programs\...).
So no prog can start it remotely; BUT YOU can start it, if you really want.