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Old 03-24-2004, 04:33 PM
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Question programme loads on startup

hi i have windows xp (not sure what version)
it came with the computer already installed
whenver i bootup the computer, mircosoft messenger (msn) comes up

does anyone know how i can swith it off so it doesnt come up at the start
thanks

if i need to put anymore infomartion please tell me
thanks in advance
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Old 03-24-2004, 05:22 PM
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To disable MSN Messenger:

1. Double click on the little icon in the system tray.
2. When the program comes up, go to Tool/Options
3. Click on the Preferences tab
4. Uncheck the "Run this program when Windows starts"
5.. Click OK

At the next reboot this program will not automatically run.
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Old 03-25-2004, 11:15 AM
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Smile thanks

cheers very much i have now sorted the problem
this isa great board and i will know where to come in the future!
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