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Disable Outlook Express
Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do
not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks |
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GordonJar wrote:
Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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I looked in startup and there is no OE there.
I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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GordonJar wrote:
I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer, you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is. 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting: Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't? Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Disable Outlook Express
In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there.
"GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I
find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am rather thick when it comes to these sort of things. Thanks "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Well Gordon, *something* is calling it. Since I can't see your computer, you'll need to do some more work to determine what that "something" is. 1. Make sure the computer is virus/malware-free: http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware 2. If the computer is clean, do clean-boot troubleshooting: Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353 Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434 3. As always, try and answer The First Question Of Troubleshooting: what changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't? Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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GordonJar wrote:
If I run msconfig and work my way one at a time through the programs until I find the one responsible am I likely to upset the system and have a major disaster on my hands ? As I am sure your solution is right. It's just I am rather thick when it comes to these sort of things. You need to look up the things you find in Startup. An easy way to do this is by Googling the item or you can also look things up at the links I'll give you below. Don't disable anything you don't understand! The following links will help you decide if something is necessary, or you can ask here. For instance, Outlook Express will not show up as "Outlook Express". It will show up as "msimn.exe". http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup? http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm Repeat warning: Do not disable *Processes* with msconfig. Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as
it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for
a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser
in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To
test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Thankyou
I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Since Internet Explorer is backed up by Microsoft and is virtually trouble
free why use BtYahoo? My ISP also has their own browser but I refuse to use it. Look for any email settings in BtYahoo. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove
Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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Thanks for the help I have finally found it. It was hidden away (Thats my
excuse and I'm sticking to it.) in the dial up program of BTYahoo. "Unknown" wrote: One other item, In control panel--internet options---programs tab---remove Outlook Express if listed there as your e-mail program. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Thankyou I will give that a go. I am away from my own computer until next week end so will try then. When I first got this computer in January I had considerable problems with compatibility between BtYahoo and IE , everthing locking etc. perhaps it's a continuation of that. "Unknown" wrote: I do not use Yahoo, however, I believe this is where your problem lies. To test, change the home page to a page you normally visit. Example: Change the home page to http://www.microsoft.com. Test it. If that doesn't fix it you can always change it back to what it was. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... When I conect to the Internet I use BTyahoo and it opens the BTYahoo browser in this browser the home page is :- http://bt.yahoo.com and Outlook Express opens as well. I then sometimes open IE and the home page in that is :- http://login.live.com/login.srf?id=2...=2057&_lang=EN http://www.google.co.uk/ Thankyou "Unknown" wrote: In control panel---internet options---general tab, what do you have set for a home page? "GordonJar" wrote in message ... Unfortunately still no result. I suspect I will have to leave it, annoying as it is, as I have insufficient knowledge. Thankyou anyway for your time and trouble. "Unknown" wrote: In I.E. click on tools---manage add ons---and check if listed there. "GordonJar" wrote in message ... I looked in startup and there is no OE there. I ran msconfig and looked in the startup tab. I was unable find any that requires to send an email. Thanks Gordon "Malke" wrote: GordonJar wrote: Each time I log onto the Internet Outlook Express opens automatically. I do not wish to remove it but would like to prevent it opening automatically as at the moment I have no use for it, but may do in the future. I have Windows XP Many thanks Either Outlook Express or something else that requires you to send an email is set to start with Windows. First look in your Start MenuProgramsStartup to see if there is an entry for OE there. If there is, right-click the entry and then left-click "Delete". This will only delete the shortcut, not the program. If you don't see an entry in the Startup folder, use the System Configuration Utility to determine what is starting with Windows. StartRunmsconfig [enter] This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again". Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use StartRunservices.msc [enter] How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560 Malke -- Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com "Don't Panic!" MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User |
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