Windows Messenger Auto Sign In

[edmundoab]

Hi Guys,

As this is really getting me annoyed.. the windows messenger would just auto sign in for me even though i had disabled it.

Under MSCONFIG, I don't see a "msmgr" application.
How should I disable auto log in?

 

[Markbnj]

Are you running Outlook? Messenger will start and log in if a certain option is set in Outlook... or possibly in Messenger. I don't know, this is one of those things I have to search for every couple of years.

See if this helps...

http://donxml.com/allthingstechie/archive/2005/01/12/1709.aspx

 

[edmundoab]

Yes, I turn on outlook.
Hence, u are saying that I have to change something in the outlook settings?

 

[corkyg]

The best thing you can do is uninstall Messenger.

 

[edmundoab]

uninstall Windows Messenger?
Its bundled together with windows correct?
lets say if I do keep it, there won't be a solution?

 

[Finns14]

You can also go into msconfig and have it so that the app doesn't load on start up

 

[Finns14]

You can also go into msconfig and have it so that the app doesn't load on start up

 

[edmundoab]

Already went into MSCONFIG, I dont see the windows messenger application on the list.

 

[Markbnj]

Originally posted by: edmundoab
uninstall Windows Messenger?
Its bundled together with windows correct?
lets say if I do keep it, there won't be a solution?

You can sort of uninstall Windows Messenger, but it's a pain. There are some pages out there that discuss how to do it. The page I linked in my original reply will show you how to use the settings in Outlook 2003 to disable auto-login of Messenger when Outlook starts. If you're using Outlook Express the option is easier to find: its in Tools | Options, Other tab, bottom of General section.

 

[corkyg]

It's not that hard to get rid of. A lot depends on what you are running as to which fix to use:

WM

 

[edmundoab]

Thanks for the the links!
appreciate it.