Ryanwb

If you're running Pro, you can use GPEDIT.MSC to prevent Messenger from loading. Otherwise, even disabling it in startup won't cause it to "always" not run. Outlook, OE and some MS web pages can still make it load.

1) Start, Run and enter GPEDIT.MSC
2) For "per machine" restriction, go to Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Messenger
For "per user" restriction, go to User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Messenger
3) You can now modify whether it starts initially and/or whether its to run at all.

Note: Outlook and Outlook Express will take longer to open, unless you turn off Messenger Support. In Outlook Express its in Tools, Options, General tab. In Outlook its in Tools, Options, Other.

Ryanwb

This is how you do it on XP home edition.

Start, run

"RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove"

Reboot.

Chandler Mike

Sweet tip, I hate that thing.

Mike

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FischerKing

That's just keeping it from running in the background upon startup correct? Can I still fire it up whenever the urge strikes?

Shawn

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maddogkf

bump - for me to use at home

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