Messenger starts at random times

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I have a weird problem...Windows Messenger is starting at what seem to be
completely random times. I have the options set to not start Messenger
(preferring to start it myself if and when I choose to). I boot up my
computer, use it for a while, then at some point, and seeminginly unrelated
to any particular activity, I will notice that it has started itself (icon in
the system tray).

I have read that Outlook Express can cause this, but I don't use Outlook
Express. Furthermore, if I try to exit, I get a message telling me that
something is using it's services, and I can't exit. I can, however, sign out.

Is there anyone out there who has experienced a similar phenomenon, and/or
can give me some ideas what might cause this behavior? I'm afraid it may
spyware or virus related, but scans for both are coming up clean. Thanks in
advance!
 
Greetings Larry,

Well, some application is starting it, which is the reason why you can't close it (since the
application in question must still be active).

A little process of elimination by ending processes in the Task Manager (Ctrl-Alt-Del,
Processes tab) and then trying to close Messenger each time should allow you to figure out
which application it is.
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