stop windows messenger from signing in

[Brian Mullins]

I have upgraded to MSN Messenger 6 and like it much better than Windows
Messenger. But, every time I log on to the internet Windows Messenger signs
in. I want to be able to use the remote assistance feature but can not use
it unless Windows Messenger is running in the back ground. How do I stop
Windows Messenger from signing in but still be running in the back ground.

Brian Mullins

 

[Raoul]

Open up Messenger (either one) and click on Tools/Options/Preferences

HTH

 

[Brian Mullins]

Tried that, still signs in.

Brian Mullins

Open up Messenger (either one) and click on Tools/Options/Preferences

HTH

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Brian,

You can disable Windows Messenger by opening it up, click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and
unchecking 'Run this Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows
starts' (depending on version). As well, you can disable it further by going to Start,
Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs, Add/Remove Windows Components on the left, uncheck
Windows Messenger in the components list and click Next >. Note: this is only available if
you've installed Windows XP Service Pack 1 -- if you haven't, visit
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. This won't remove Windows Messenger completely, but it
will let it stay out of your way.

Since you mentioned that had tried something similar to this, do you have Norton Antivirus
2003 installed? Norton added a new "instant messaging scanning" feature to Norton Antivirus
2003, which can conflict with Messenger and cause some of this behavior. To stop it, open
Norton Antivirus (Right-click on the Norton Antivirus icon in the System Tray/Notification
Area (by the clock), choose 'Open Norton Antivirus'), click Options, then Instant Messenger
then uncheck MSN Instant Messenger and click OK.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com