Windows Messenger Startup

[NG]

Hi there.

For some reason my Windows [XP] Messenger insists on
logging itself in at startup even though I tick all the
boxes telling it not to. Why does it do this? Is it
possible to disable it without stopping the other
accounts on my computer from using it?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings NG,

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