How to make it NOT auto-load

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Julie

Can anyone point me to the correct procedure to configure
Messenger so it does not auto-start every time you log in
to Win XP. I have multiple log-ons set up and each
person that logs on auto loads the Messenger. I prefer to
have to launch it by choice. Thank you.
 
A PS to this is I know how to look under Tools/Options
and uncheck the Log On Automatically when Windows Starts
but the Messanger seems to load anyway.
 
Greetings Julie,

Since you've already disabled it there, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent
versions of Norton Antivirus added a new "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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