How do I stop Windows Messenger from starting up?

[Vietnamese Crippler]

Like the title says :o

I wanna either get rid of it altogether, or just prevent it from starting up when Windows starts.

Anyone want to lend a hand? :wave:

[sadio8]

open windows messenger:

Tools > Options > general

disable the checkmark stating you want windows messenger to start whenyour computer starts!

[Vietnamese Crippler]

I can't get to the main window :o

That's the FIRST thing I thought of, but I can't find a way to get to that window. The only thing that I can get to is the chat window when some messages me :-\

[sadio8]

try this program
http://download.com.com/3000-2094-1539340.html?tag=lst-4-10

after installation just go to yoru control panel and you'll see a new icon called " startup" just click there and then u can disable windows messenger from starting up :)

[The Mackem]

I'm so sick of it, that I'm just not restarting my computer ever again.

[Vietnamese Crippler]

So, is your computer gonna stay on forever? :?:

[road doggy dogg]

What do you mean you can't get to the main window? :wtf:

When MSN is open, just double-click the item in the system tray, and the main window should open. From there just go to Tools > Options > General, then uncheck it :o

[road doggy dogg]

Or if you're really suer you can't do that...

Click on Start > Run then type in "msconfig", then go to the Startup tab, and uncheck "msnmsgr". That should stop it from opening on startup.

[The Mackem]

So, is your computer gonna stay on forever? :?:

that's the plan :y:

[sdboutlaw]

You can also go to Add or Remove Programs in your Control Panel, click on Add/Remove Windows Components on the left side of the window, and uncheck Windows Messenger.

That will get rid of the program off your computer.

[Vietnamese Crippler]

You can also go to Add or Remove Programs in your Control Panel, click on Add/Remove Windows Components on the left side of the window, and uncheck Windows Messenger.

That will get rid of the program off your computer.

Tried that too :o

[Vietnamese Crippler]

What do you mean you can't get to the main window? :wtf:

When MSN is open, just double-click the item in the system tray, and the main window should open. From there just go to Tools > Options > General, then uncheck it :o


With me there are two versions running: Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger.

I'm trying to shut off Windows Messenger, yet I can't get to its main main window because there is no icon that shows that it's running :-\

[sdboutlaw]

You should be able to get to the Windows Messenger main window through your Start Menu.