I don't use messenger and a week ago, it installed automatically (even
though I tell MS I don't want automatic installs), and now it pops up all
the time. Everytime i get into IE8 or outlook express or just boot up. I
googled it, and the suggestions did not work. I don't like messing with the
registry but it seems that I must. Could someone hold my hand and walk me
through this. I don't hate microsoft but this sure makes me a little ticked
at them. I managed to find the box in outlook and unchecked it so outlook
express isn't a problem anymore but it still pops up all the time.

John