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Vietnamese Crippler 04-03-2004 11:47 PM
How do I stop Windows Messenger from starting up?
 
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 04-03-2004 11:53 PM
open windows messenger:

Tools > Options > general

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

Vietnamese Crippler 04-04-2004 12:52 AM
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 04-04-2004 01:20 AM
try this program
http://download.com.com/3000-2094-15...l?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 04-04-2004 06:54 AM
I'm so sick of it, that I'm just not restarting my computer ever again.

Vietnamese Crippler 04-04-2004 04:43 PM
So, is your computer gonna stay on forever? :?:

road doggy dogg 04-04-2004 05:23 PM
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 04-04-2004 05:24 PM
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 04-04-2004 07:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vietnamese Crippler
So, is your computer gonna stay on forever? :?:
that's the plan :y:

sdboutlaw 04-04-2004 09:17 PM
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 04-05-2004 12:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
Tried that too :o

Vietnamese Crippler 04-05-2004 12:35 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by 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
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 04-05-2004 06:38 PM
You should be able to get to the Windows Messenger main window through your Start Menu.


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