Messenger logs on by itself

[Steve C]

Same problem: I don't like Messenger poping up on my
screen unless I would happen to want to use it. But I
can't stop it. About ready to call Microsoft.

>-----Original Message-----
>My messenger logs on all by itself. I don't even have to
>be near the computer. The setting in Options,
>Preferences - Run this program when Windows starts, isn't
>even checked off. This is a concern because I leave my
>computer on all the time and it starts itself up when I
>am not home!
>Help!
>Thanx!
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