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Annoying start up screen!

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stiggla
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O.P. Annoying start up screen!

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

12-31-2005 08:36 PM

Tochjo
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RE: Annoying start up screen!

Could you be more precise as to what exactly the window says, what text is on it and so on?

12-31-2005 08:40 PM

stoshrocket
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RE: Annoying start up screen!

i think he means msn loading on start-up, yes?

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12-31-2005 08:42 PM

stiggla
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O.P. RE: RE: Annoying start up screen!

quote:
Originally posted by Methos2
i think he means msn loading on start-up, yes?

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

01-01-2006 12:11 PM

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RE: Annoying start up screen!

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'

01-01-2006 12:34 PM

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RE: Annoying start up screen!

quote:
Originally posted by stiggla
I have tried every way of getting rid of it (even disabling automatic start up in the options menu).

01-01-2006 12:52 PM

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RE: Annoying start up screen!

hmm
what about start -> run -> 'msconfig' -> startup tab and if its checked in there?

01-01-2006 12:56 PM

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RE: Annoying start up screen!

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.

Windows Version: Windows XP, 5.01.2600
Messenger Client Version: 8.0.0566
~~Messenger Plus! Version:~~ 3.61.0145
Plugin's: StuffPlug-NG, File Transfer Plus.

01-02-2006 04:05 AM

John Anderton
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RE: Annoying start up screen!

quote:
Originally posted by M73A
hmm
what about start -> run -> 'msconfig' -> startup tab and if its checked in there?

quote:
Originally posted by stiggla
I have tried every way of getting rid of it (even disabling automatic start up in the options menu).

If you disable it from the options it goes off the msconfig list :dodgy:

quote:
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.

stiggla wanted to the MSNM window "not to startup at all", not just "not show up"

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

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01-02-2006 07:23 AM

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RE: Annoying start up screen!

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.

Windows Version: Windows XP, 5.01.2600
Messenger Client Version: 8.0.0566
~~Messenger Plus! Version:~~ 3.61.0145
Plugin's: StuffPlug-NG, File Transfer Plus.

01-02-2006 08:29 AM

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