windows messenger loads unseen in background

[Frank]

windows messenger loads unseen when loading internet
explorer. I have it unchecked in the preferences tab so
it doesnt run when i start windows but then i find that
as soon as i go to internet explorer, windows messenger
also loads. Does anyone know how i can stop this from
happening?? Thanx for your help.

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Frank,

Do you have Norton Antivirus 2003 installed? Norton added a new "instant messaging scanning"
feature to Norton Antivirus 2003, which can conflict with Messenger and cause this behavior.
To stop it, open Norton Antivirus (Right-click on the Norton Antivirus icon in the System
Tray/Notification Area (by the clock), choose 'Open Norton Antivirus'), click Options, then
Instant Messenger then uncheck MSN Instant Messenger and click OK.
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Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Frank" > wrote in message
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> windows messenger loads unseen when loading internet
> explorer. I have it unchecked in the preferences tab so
> it doesnt run when i start windows but then i find that
> as soon as i go to internet explorer, windows messenger
> also loads. Does anyone know how i can stop this from
> happening?? Thanx for your help.