Thanks Jonathan, The final answer was to uninstall Zone Alarm, the TrueVector component was still operating even though I wasn't starting it at all. My only...

I will try that. I'm working on my desktop computer today. By occasional testing of re-logging into WinXP, I've actually seen Messenger log in twice on its...

Hi Rob, As a workaround, you can just add Messenger to your Startup group. To do so, click the Start Menu, point to All Programs, right-click and Startup...

I have downloaded messenger plus! How do I disable Chat Log? Appreciate any help. Nicky

Greetings Alan, A few things could be causing this. Firstly, are you using a router? If so, it will need to support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in order...

ok......I have noted the DX9a posting, found the download, but I was booted before i had completed the download. Went back to download...

Could someone tell me how to disable the messenger service. I don't use it and I keep getting unsolicited SPAM messages. It is driving me mad.

I did what you suggested, and it worked just GREAT. Thanks again for the help. -----Original Message----- Hi, You're very welcome...

I'm running WinXP pro with SP1, and I'm running windows messenger v4.7.2005 My problem is that Windows messenger recenly will not load when windows start up. ...

Greetings, Do these "alerts" that are appearing have "Messenger Service" in their titlebar? If so, what you're seeing is the Messenger service built-in to...

Jonathan, do you know if these steps will resolve .NET Passports not saving when browsing the web? Many .NET Passport-enabled sites I go to prompt me for my...

Greetings, Unfortunately, video conversations in Messenger are available for Windows XP only. However, you can use Netmeeting (which is in Windows 98) by...

Greetings Dave, When you change your contact list e-mail address, you will loose your Messenger contacts (as its considered a 'new' account to Messenger). ...

Jonathan Kay : If you read this I was just wandering if you had not replied as you don't know the problem, or perhaps you are awaiting somebody else coming...

I have direct connection via USB modem on ADSL to internet. XP Firewall is NOT on I have Norton internet security installed BUT disabled MSN Messenger 5.0 will...

A house guest signed in to Messenger and used it several days. How do I delete all record of her use so it recognizes me and not her. I find nothing about...

Greetings, The only thing you're going to loose is the ability for someone to send you a "Messenger Service" message -- this doesn't effect Windows/MSN...

Greetings Rob, You can fully uninstall Messenger by: First, close down Messenger (right click the messenger icon in the notification area/system tray and...

Messenger is set to load automatically when Windows XP Pro starts. Messenger loads correctly, but the sign-in information is always missing on a fresh boot. ...

Greetings James, Are you sure you don't have MSN Messenger 5 installed? Try running it and see what happens -- you can always remove MSN Messenger 5 by...