Prevent Messenger from Logging on

[Courtney Russell]

Hi

How do I prevent Windows Messenger from logging on each time that I start
windows.

I already unchecked the box under preferences and it does not seem to work.

Courtney

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Courtney,

Do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a new
"instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to also
keep starting. 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.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Courtney Russell" > wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> How do I prevent Windows Messenger from logging on each time that I start
> windows.
>
> I already unchecked the box under preferences and it does not seem to work.
>
> Courtney
>
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