Windows Messenger Help

[357mag]

Okay I decided I do not want Windows Messenger running in the background sucking up resources. I never use it. I don't need it. I don't want it.

So I opened it up and unchecked the box next to Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts. I also unchecked the box next to Allow Windows Messenger to run in the background.

But I noticed tonight that when I opened Outlook Express to check my email the green Windows Messenger icon appeared in the system tray.

When I exited out of Outlook Express the icon was gone again.

So is this normal? Like it's supposed to appear when you check your email? And then disappear when you exit?

[glc]

In OE:

Tools -> Options -> General

Uncheck "automatically log on to Windows Messenger".

[357mag]

It didn't work. Even after I unchecked that box the Messenger icon still loads in the System Tray. But I did find a way to wipe it out.

[Force Flow]

Sounds like it's starting with OE.

Try this:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d..._messenger.htm

[357mag]

For those of you that want a definite solution:

1. Click on Start/Run.
2. In the Run Dialog Box type gpedit.msc and then press Enter.
3. In the right pane double-click on Computer Configuration.
4. Double-click on Administrative Templates.
5. Double-click on Windows Components.
6. Double-click on Windows Messenger.
7. Double-click on Do not allow Windows Messenger to run.
8. In the Setting tab click on Enabled.
9. Click on Apply or OK.