Windows Messenger starting up with Outlook Express

Drebbel · 06-30-06, 09:13 AM

I recently re-formatted and re-installed XPhome. Now when I fire up Outlook Express the Windows Messenger starts up as well. Why is that, and how do I disable this ?

Hopefully one of you can help me out

Thanks !

Skybird · 06-30-06, 09:34 AM

the XP-switches for some internal fucntions nare dummies only, the one for switching on and off Messenger is such a dummy. you need to disable the Messenger externally with a tool. XP-antispy, for example. Amongst many other useful options it allows to shoot the messenger.http://xp-antispy.org/?lang=en&optio...id=1&Itemid=32

jumpy · 06-30-06, 09:38 AM

in OE6 goto Tools\Options then uncheck the box pertaining to automatic logon to messenger.

Drebbel · 06-30-06, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpy

in OE6 goto Tools\Options then uncheck the box pertaining to automatic logon to messenger.

Thanks Jumpy, I unticked that box but Windows Messenger is still firing up when I start Outlook Express :-)

Drebbel

jumpy · 06-30-06, 10:30 AM

^
lmao
maybe try and turn off the setting in messenger itself that control auto start with windows logon and the 'connect automatically to internet' settings - tools\options\general - see if that has eny effect?
also check to see if you 'program files' dir is set to 'read only' in the folder properties/attributes - uncheck and apply to 'all folders & subfolders' - I had a problem with winamp not keeping its skin settings (following an OS reinstall) and unchecking 'read only' seemed to solve this.

I guess if that fails threaten your PC with a large fire-axe if it refuses to co-operate

Skybird · 06-30-06, 10:48 AM

Again, these switches do not work, and that is well-known info since years. Kill the messenger via XP-Antispy, or another tool like that. There is a reason why such an option is included in such tools. You cannot do it from within Windows.

Spoon 11th · 06-30-06, 10:52 AM

Rename the messenger folder in program files folder to messenger.disabled

jumpy · 06-30-06, 11:01 AM

curious, is this problem only associated with certain editions of windows? I've had XP pro for years and never encountered this problem...

other than the 'stock' version of windows over riding the latest versionis and trying to sign you in twice from the same machine.
Damn windows

06-30-06, 09:13 AM	#1
Drebbel Dutch Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Almost at periscope death ! Posts: 1,665 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Windows Messenger starting up with Outlook Express I recently re-formatted and re-installed XPhome. Now when I fire up Outlook Express the Windows Messenger starts up as well. Why is that, and how do I disable this ? Hopefully one of you can help me out Thanks !

06-30-06, 09:34 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	the XP-switches for some internal fucntions nare dummies only, the one for switching on and off Messenger is such a dummy. you need to disable the Messenger externally with a tool. XP-antispy, for example. Amongst many other useful options it allows to shoot the messenger.http://xp-antispy.org/?lang=en&optio...id=1&Itemid=32 __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

06-30-06, 09:38 AM	#3
jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	in OE6 goto Tools\Options then uncheck the box pertaining to automatic logon to messenger. __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life

06-30-06, 10:30 AM	#5
jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	^ lmao maybe try and turn off the setting in messenger itself that control auto start with windows logon and the 'connect automatically to internet' settings - tools\options\general - see if that has eny effect? also check to see if you 'program files' dir is set to 'read only' in the folder properties/attributes - uncheck and apply to 'all folders & subfolders' - I had a problem with winamp not keeping its skin settings (following an OS reinstall) and unchecking 'read only' seemed to solve this. I guess if that fails threaten your PC with a large fire-axe if it refuses to co-operate __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life

06-30-06, 10:48 AM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,637 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Again, these switches do not work, and that is well-known info since years. Kill the messenger via XP-Antispy, or another tool like that. There is a reason why such an option is included in such tools. You cannot do it from within Windows. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

06-30-06, 10:52 AM	#7
Spoon 11th Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Finland Posts: 689 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Rename the messenger folder in program files folder to messenger.disabled

06-30-06, 11:01 AM	#8
jumpy Admiral Join Date: May 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 2,139 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	curious, is this problem only associated with certain editions of windows? I've had XP pro for years and never encountered this problem... other than the 'stock' version of windows over riding the latest versionis and trying to sign you in twice from the same machine. Damn windows __________________ when you’ve been so long in the desert, any water, no matter how brackish, looks like life