MSN Messenger automatic activation

[aviwil]

I'm running Win 98 SE on an old PC . When I run Outlook Express , MSN Messenger activates automatically with it . If I try to exit MSN Messenger , it tells me that Outlook Express requires it . I've looked through preferences etc , but can't find how to disable the automatic activation of MSN Messenger with Outlook Express . Is there any way to do this ? Thanks .

 

[darktubbly]

In OE, go to Tools->Options->General and uncheck the box that says "Automatically log on to Windows Messenger." Reboot.

If all else fails, just rename the Messenger executable (msmsgs.exe).

 

[aviwil]

Thanks Darktubbly . I tried that and the MSN Messenger still automatically comes up with Outlook Express - just it doesn't sign in/logon automatically . Will renaming the .exe file not cause me any other problems ?

 

[darktubbly]

I've got it renamed on mine and haven't seen that god-awful green man since.

 

[Slugbait]

You do NOT have to rename it, and the executable is NOT msmsgs.exe. Just uninstall it. Or, there's a regkey floating around written by Jonathan Kay that will unbind Messenger from the claws of OE...

 

[darktubbly]

Originally posted by: Slugbait
You do NOT have to rename it, and the executable is NOT msmsgs.exe. Just uninstall it. Or, there's a regkey floating around written by Jonathan Kay that will unbind Messenger from the claws of OE...

The original one that comes with XP IS called msmsgs.exe. Double-check your caps lock key BEFORE posting.

aviwil, if you really want to uninstall it, you can check out this page.

 

[Slugbait]

The original one that comes with XP IS called msmsgs.exe. Double-check your caps lock key BEFORE posting.

This thread has nothing to do with XP. The link you provided will do nothing for him. Double-check the opening text of the thread BEFORE posting.

No need for me to double-check my caps lock key...I didn't use it.

 

[aviwil]

Slugbait , where can I find this :
Or, there's a regkey floating around written by Jonathan Kay that will unbind Messenger from the claws of OE...