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Annoying start up screen! by stiggla on 12-31-2005 at 08:36 PM
I only have MSN Messenger and every time a switch my PC on, a MSN window automatically appears on my desktop - I have tried every way of getting rid of it (even disabling automatic start up in the options menu). I run Windows XP.
Can anyone shed any light on the problem and help me disable it!
Thankyou
Stiggla
RE: Annoying start up screen! by Tochjo on 12-31-2005 at 08:40 PM
Could you be more precise as to what exactly the window says, what text is on it and so on?
RE: Annoying start up screen! by stoshrocket on 12-31-2005 at 08:42 PM
i think he means msn loading on start-up, yes?
RE: RE: Annoying start up screen! by stiggla on 01-01-2006 at 12:11 PM
quote:Yes that is precisely what is happening - it is the main MSN Messenger login window and I cant prevent it from opening every time I turn my PC on
Originally posted by Methos2
i think he means msn loading on start-up, yes?
RE: Annoying start up screen! by lordy on 01-01-2006 at 12:34 PM
have you made sure the option isnt turned on in the MSN Messenger options 
obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people over look it
Tools --> Options --> General --> uncheck 'Automatically Run Messenger When I load windows'
RE: Annoying start up screen! by Zahid™ on 01-01-2006 at 12:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by stiggla
I have tried every way of getting rid of it (even disabling automatic start up in the options menu).
RE: Annoying start up screen! by M73A on 01-01-2006 at 12:56 PM
hmm
what about start -> run -> 'msconfig' -> startup tab and if its checked in there?
RE: Annoying start up screen! by xsRush on 01-02-2006 at 04:05 AM
In the window that keeps opening click;
Tools >> Options >> General >> then untick Open Messenger Main Window When Messenger Starts.
This will let messenger start up when you turn your PC on, but will stop that main window (contact list window) from showing up each time it signs in on your startup.
That's what i got from your question, hope it helps.
RE: Annoying start up screen! by John Anderton on 01-02-2006 at 07:23 AM
quote:
Originally posted by M73A
hmm
what about start -> run -> 'msconfig' -> startup tab and if its checked in there?
quote:If you disable it from the options it goes off the msconfig list
Originally posted by stiggla
I have tried every way of getting rid of it (even disabling automatic start up in the options menu).
quote:stiggla wanted to the MSNM window "not to startup at all", not just "not show up"
Originally posted by xsRush
In the window that keeps opening click;
Tools >> Options >> General >> then untick Open Messenger Main Window When Messenger Starts.
This will let messenger start up when you turn your PC on, but will stop that main window (contact list window) from showing up each time it signs in on your startup.
Just uninstall msn, restart it then goto start > run > type "msconfig" without the quotes
Check if MSNM is still in the start up. If it is, uncheck it. If it isnt just close the program (msconfig ie) and then reboot (if you may please. Not necessary tho
)Reinstall msn when your pc starts and then goto options and check if the option to "load msn messenger when windows loads" is unticked. If it is then untick it.
Reboot to check if it worked
RE: Annoying start up screen! by xsRush on 01-02-2006 at 08:29 AM
He said "a MSN window automatically appears on my desktop" that's what made me think it was the contact list opening at startup on him all the time.
Sorry.