Snelly!
Jul 28 2005, 06:06 AM
Hi
I have xp with outlook express 6 as my main email client. It is logging itself into my messenger account automatically. I've selected for it not to in [tools/windows messenger/options] but it still does anyway. Its getting bloody annoying... how can I stop it. I use MSN messenger 7 for this purpose, but only when I feel like it.... unlike OE6 which wants me to be logged on all the time!
Snelly.
Ironbender
Jul 28 2005, 06:16 AM
Hi Snelly!
Click <Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools>
Note: In Windows XP Home edition, Administrative Tools is in "Performance and Maintenance"
Click <Services>
Right-click on "Messenger" and select "Stop"
To permanently disable Messenger:
Right click "Messenger"
Select "Properties"
Change "Startup Type" to "Disabled" and click "OK"
Post back with results.
Chris
PS - Also, uninstall it from add/remove programs on left "add/remove Windows components"
Interceptor
Jul 28 2005, 06:26 AM
Don't confuse Windows Messenger service with the chat messenger MSN. Windows Messenger is for communications within a network. Windows Messenger is also a tool for drive by spamming and popups. It's best if you remove it because you're not going to use it.
Snelly!
Jul 29 2005, 11:09 AM
| QUOTE (Interceptor @ Jul 28 2005, 06:26 AM) |
| Don't confuse Windows Messenger service with the chat messenger MSN. Windows Messenger is for communications within a network. Windows Messenger is also a tool for drive by spamming and popups. It's best if you remove it because you're not going to use it. |
How do I remove it??
It is the windows messenger I want rid of and not the msn chat messenger which i like to use now and again....
Ironbender
Jul 29 2005, 11:29 AM
Hi again Snelly!,
1 - Uncheck it from add/remove programs on left "add/remove Windows components", (uncheck messenger box)
2 - Click <Start/Control Panel/Administrative Tools>
Note: In Windows XP Home edition, Administrative Tools is in "Performance and Maintenance"
Click <Services>
Right-click on "Messenger" and select "Stop"
To permanently disable (Windows) Messenger:
Right click "Messenger"
Select "Properties"
Change "Startup Type" to "Disabled" and click "OK"
This will not affect your MSN Messenger services.
If you feel more comfortable, you can create a restore point before doing this.
Chris
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