Hi Edna,
I was wrong the problem is still prevalent.
Although I have checked "Force Messenger Plus! to load when computer starts", when I reboot the computer and start Windows or MSN Messenger Messenger plus! has not loaded.
I have found a work around in that after rebooting I click on "MsgPlus.exe" in C:\Program Files\Meqssenger Plus! 3, then I start MSN Messenger and Plus! is available.
Derek