windows messenger opening at log on.

[Don Streeter]

How do I disable Windows Messenger from opening at log on.
As soon as I log on the little W.M. window opens asking
me to sign on. I haven't even signed on or registered or
anything.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Don,

Just double-click the Windows Messenger icon in the notification area/system tray, choose the
Tools menu, then Options, then Preferences tab, uncheck 'Run this program when Windows
starts' and then click OK.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[Don]

Hello, I tried this procedure before and there is
no 'Run this program when windows starts' in the
Preferences tab. Is there something else I could do.
I'm using a Dell with XP Home V.2002 service pack 1, if
this means anything. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Don

-----Original Message-----
Greetings Don,

Just double-click the Windows Messenger icon in the

notification area/system tray, choose the

Tools menu, then Options, then Preferences tab,

uncheck 'Run this program when Windows

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Don,

Another why to do is to start MSConfig (click Start, then Run, enter "msconfig" and click
OK), then click the Startup tab, uncheck the 'msmsgs' entry and click OK.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com