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Old 04-04-2004, 12:47 AM   #1
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How do I stop Windows Messenger from starting up?
Like the title says

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

Anyone want to lend a hand?
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Old 04-04-2004, 12:53 AM   #2
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open windows messenger:

Tools > Options > general

disable the checkmark stating you want windows messenger to start whenyour computer starts!
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Old 04-04-2004, 01:52 AM   #3
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I can't get to the main window

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
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Old 04-04-2004, 03:20 AM   #4
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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
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Old 04-04-2004, 07:54 AM   #5
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I'm so sick of it, that I'm just not restarting my computer ever again.
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Old 04-04-2004, 05:43 PM   #6
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So, is your computer gonna stay on forever?
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Old 04-04-2004, 06:23 PM   #7
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What do you mean you can't get to the main window?

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
 
Old 04-04-2004, 06:24 PM   #8
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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.
 
Old 04-04-2004, 08:18 PM   #9
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So, is your computer gonna stay on forever?
that's the plan
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Old 04-04-2004, 10:17 PM   #10
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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.
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Old 04-05-2004, 01:32 AM   #11
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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
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Old 04-05-2004, 01:35 AM   #12
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What do you mean you can't get to the main window?

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
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
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Old 04-05-2004, 07:38 PM   #13
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You should be able to get to the Windows Messenger main window through your Start Menu.
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