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Windows Live Messenger: Latest Version Starts up when windows start, but box isn't ticked to do so

#1 Izzy

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Posted 03 April 2008 - 06:28 PM

I have a problem with Windows Live Messenger the current version.

Every time i boot windows the darn thing keep popping up, the box to allow this isn't even checked. And i can't find it listed in Start up programs, can anyone help me stop this program from starting automatically its driving me nuts.

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Posted 03 April 2008 - 07:26 PM

Safest way is with a startup manager such as Codestuff Starter

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#3 ///

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Posted 03 April 2008 - 09:42 PM

If you have a Windows get Windows Defender go to tools then software explorer and disable it. :thumbsup:

WD is free and also a anti-spyware program and detects harmful changes etc. just make sure your windows is genuine if not get it from filehippo.

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#4 Izzy

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Posted 04 April 2008 - 06:46 PM

windows defender doesn't show windows live messenger in start-up or any other place. Even contact the team for the program and they don't even know.

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Posted 04 April 2008 - 09:53 PM

The next time the messenger pops up click on Tools/Options.
General tab. Is the box for Automatically run Windows Live Messenger when I log on to Windows checked? If so, UNCHECK it, click apply.

OR if you don't want to wait until the next time the program pops up, simply open it from your desktop, follow the procedure above.

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#6 Izzy

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Posted 09 April 2008 - 12:22 AM

Automatically run Windows Live Messenger when I log on to Windows IS NOT CHECKED. so i uninstalled it and reinstalled it and seems to be ok now.

thanks guys.