Windows Messenger auto starts

[Allan]

I have 2 accounts with .Net Passport so I can run Windows
Messenger and MSN messenger at the same time. When I
connect to the internet, my Windows Messenger
automatically logs on but my contact list is from MSN
Messenger. In Windows Messenger, I have unchecked run
this program when windows starts, also allow this program
to run in the background. These are UNCHECKED. But still
my windows messenger auto starts upon logging onto
internet but with MSN contact list showing and then
others see me as being online with MSN. How do I fix this
mess please? Have tried what little I know without
totally disabling windows messenger.
Thas ahead of time all.
Allan

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Allan,

Do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added an
"instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to also
keep starting. 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.
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Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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[Allan]

Thank you very much Jonathan Kay, it seemed to work. My
Norton should still pick up things if it is transmited
through there though shouldn't it?
Allan

-----Original Message-----
Greetings Allan,

Do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added an
"instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict

with Messenger and cause it to also

keep starting. 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

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Allan,

Yes, all this feature does is automatically can files when they're received as opposed to
having to run or view them first. Of course if you're using MSN Messenger anyway, this
feature is also redundant.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

 

[Michael Katz [MVP]]

It's not redundant unless Auto-Protect is left enabled.

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Michael Katz
[Microsoft MVP - MSN Client]
"There's no I in 'team' but there is 'me'"
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