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Msmsgs.exe continuously loads
I'm having problem shutting off the msmsgs executable for Windows messenger. If I manually delete this process through the Task Manager, it will reload in about 90 to 120 seconds. I appears I can repeat this indefinitely. I've gone into msconfig to make sure it's not set to load at startup. I've also gone into the Windows Messenger options (Tools - Options - Preferences) and unchecked "Run this program when Windows starts' field. I've also gone into OE (Tools - Options - General) and deselected the "Automatically log onto Windows Messenger" field. Despite the steps taken, it still appears the msmsgs.exe is still getting loaded at startup and even if I manually end this process, it is reloaded shortly afterwards. Is there any way to stop msmsgs.exe from being loaded at startup and to also stop it from loading continuously as my computer runs? In fact, if I had to choose I'd much rather figure how to stop it from loading continuously. I am not interested in totally uninstalling or turning off Windows Messenger; it does get used every blue moon by my guests, so I do want to be able to use it if needed. I just don't want msmsgs.exe to be loaded until I've launched the program. I've tried doing an array of Google searches (group & web) and not come across an answer to my problem. I'm sure it's out there, but I just didn't search with the right keywords. If there's a good resource you can direct me to that addresses this problem, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any assistance. k |
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Msmsgs.exe continuously loads
Greetings,
Do you have Norton Antivirus installed? If so, Norton added a new "instant messaging scanning" feature to recent versions of Norton Antivirus, which can conflict with Messenger and cause some of this behavior. 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 "k" wrote in message ... I'm having problem shutting off the msmsgs executable for Windows messenger. If I manually delete this process through the Task Manager, it will reload in about 90 to 120 seconds. I appears I can repeat this indefinitely. I've gone into msconfig to make sure it's not set to load at startup. I've also gone into the Windows Messenger options (Tools - Options - Preferences) and unchecked "Run this program when Windows starts' field. I've also gone into OE (Tools - Options - General) and deselected the "Automatically log onto Windows Messenger" field. Despite the steps taken, it still appears the msmsgs.exe is still getting loaded at startup and even if I manually end this process, it is reloaded shortly afterwards. Is there any way to stop msmsgs.exe from being loaded at startup and to also stop it from loading continuously as my computer runs? In fact, if I had to choose I'd much rather figure how to stop it from loading continuously. I am not interested in totally uninstalling or turning off Windows Messenger; it does get used every blue moon by my guests, so I do want to be able to use it if needed. I just don't want msmsgs.exe to be loaded until I've launched the program. I've tried doing an array of Google searches (group & web) and not come across an answer to my problem. I'm sure it's out there, but I just didn't search with the right keywords. If there's a good resource you can direct me to that addresses this problem, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any assistance. k |
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Msmsgs.exe continuously loads
That did the trick, Jonathan. Thanks for the quick response. k On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 13:44:31 -0500, "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Greetings, Do you have Norton Antivirus installed? If so, Norton added a new "instant messaging scanning" feature to recent versions of Norton Antivirus, which can conflict with Messenger and cause some of this behavior. 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 "k" wrote in message .. . I'm having problem shutting off the msmsgs executable for Windows messenger. If I manually delete this process through the Task Manager, it will reload in about 90 to 120 seconds. I appears I can repeat this indefinitely. I've gone into msconfig to make sure it's not set to load at startup. I've also gone into the Windows Messenger options (Tools - Options - Preferences) and unchecked "Run this program when Windows starts' field. I've also gone into OE (Tools - Options - General) and deselected the "Automatically log onto Windows Messenger" field. Despite the steps taken, it still appears the msmsgs.exe is still getting loaded at startup and even if I manually end this process, it is reloaded shortly afterwards. Is there any way to stop msmsgs.exe from being loaded at startup and to also stop it from loading continuously as my computer runs? In fact, if I had to choose I'd much rather figure how to stop it from loading continuously. I am not interested in totally uninstalling or turning off Windows Messenger; it does get used every blue moon by my guests, so I do want to be able to use it if needed. I just don't want msmsgs.exe to be loaded until I've launched the program. I've tried doing an array of Google searches (group & web) and not come across an answer to my problem. I'm sure it's out there, but I just didn't search with the right keywords. If there's a good resource you can direct me to that addresses this problem, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any assistance. k |
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Msmsgs.exe continuously loads
Hi k,
Glad to hear it =). ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com "k" wrote in message ... That did the trick, Jonathan. Thanks for the quick response. k On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 13:44:31 -0500, "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Greetings, Do you have Norton Antivirus installed? If so, Norton added a new "instant messaging scanning" feature to recent versions of Norton Antivirus, which can conflict with Messenger and cause some of this behavior. 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 "k" wrote in message .. . I'm having problem shutting off the msmsgs executable for Windows messenger. If I manually delete this process through the Task Manager, it will reload in about 90 to 120 seconds. I appears I can repeat this indefinitely. I've gone into msconfig to make sure it's not set to load at startup. I've also gone into the Windows Messenger options (Tools - Options - Preferences) and unchecked "Run this program when Windows starts' field. I've also gone into OE (Tools - Options - General) and deselected the "Automatically log onto Windows Messenger" field. Despite the steps taken, it still appears the msmsgs.exe is still getting loaded at startup and even if I manually end this process, it is reloaded shortly afterwards. Is there any way to stop msmsgs.exe from being loaded at startup and to also stop it from loading continuously as my computer runs? In fact, if I had to choose I'd much rather figure how to stop it from loading continuously. I am not interested in totally uninstalling or turning off Windows Messenger; it does get used every blue moon by my guests, so I do want to be able to use it if needed. I just don't want msmsgs.exe to be loaded until I've launched the program. I've tried doing an array of Google searches (group & web) and not come across an answer to my problem. I'm sure it's out there, but I just didn't search with the right keywords. If there's a good resource you can direct me to that addresses this problem, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any assistance. k |
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