how do i stop messenger from loading at startup?
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Which Messenger? Yahoo, MSN, AIM, etc?\n\nFor MSN: Goto tools, options, General, and uncheck "automatically startup with windows"\n\nFor Y!: Goto Messenger, Preferences, General, and uncheck "automatically start Y! messenger"
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before you sign in to messenger uncheck the box that says "automatically sign in"
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goto control panels > add or remove programs > click on add/remove windows componets > scroll down and unselect windows messenger > click next
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Start > Control Panel > Add And Remove > Windows Messenger
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Try uninstalling Messenger completely through Add/Remove programs and then installing the latest version you downloaded.
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reinstall messenger first if the problem persist ,, its probably spyware or adware problem it needs more details\ngo to www.cybertechhelp.com they will help u resolve this problem or contact me on b_khz@yahoo.com
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when u sign in for the first time ( when u put your id and pass ) to do log off and log on manually that will give you the option deselect log in authomaticly that will stop from getting your messenger go online :D
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Either disable the messenger service or install a firewall.\n\nTo disable the messenger service:\nRight click on my computer, go to manage.\nSelect services and applications on the left side of the screen.\nChoose services, select messenger, double click and change the startup type to disabled.\n\nThe other option is to install a firewall (or a home router). The problem is that people will take advantage of the open messenger service to send spam. You can block it if they don't have direct access to your computer.
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First, click on Start, then All programs and go to the "Startup" menu. If Yahoo Messenger is in there, right click on it and click on delete. This does not delete the program, just a link that is making it open automatically. If it isn't in there or that doesn't fix it, click on start then on run and type in "regedit" without the quotes. The program that opens lets you edit the registry, which is extremely important. Messing it up can make your computer stop booting, so only make the changes I mention. On the left is a hierarchy. Double click on HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Lower directories will pop down below it. Find and double click on Software, then Microsoft, then Windows (not Windows NT), then click once on Run. On the right several keys may come up. If one of them says Yahoo! Messenger or something like that, right click on it and click on delete. Next, scroll back up in the hierarchy and click on the - sign next to HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Then double click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then Software, Microsoft, Windows, and finally single click on Run and delete any Yahoo! Messenger entries as well. That should definitely take care of it.
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Uninstall it. Reinstall with version 7 here\nhttp://www.oldapps.com/yahoo_messenger.htm
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try uninstalling and then re-installing the messenger
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The latest ver. of Messenger has new features\nupgrade  by clicking the Yes to begin  \nIf you choose not to upgrade, you will continue \nto be prompted at each subsequent sign in. \nCurrently there is no way to turn off the notification. \nIf you have an issue installing the latest ver. of Messenger, \njust follow :\ndownload the installation file to your desktop. \nDouble-click the ymsgrins.exe file located on your \nDesktop to begin the installation process. \nFollow the directions and you should be all set.
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go to messenger menu then prefrences and select connections\nu have 4 options , change them and test it again
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go to start/run msconfig then go to startup tab and disable it there...
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Get rid of Messenger \n\nStart\nRun\nType the following:\n\nRunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%&#92;INF&#92;msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove\n\nRestart\n\np.s. that's Remove at the end and be sure that everything is one line with no spaces.
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Click on "Messenger" at the top.\n\nClick "Connection Preferences"\n\nClick on "Alerts & Sounds"\n\nAnd in there it can be turned off.\n\nOr another way is just to turn off your speakers.
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start\ncontrol panel\nswitch to classic view\nadministrative tools\nservices\nscroll down to messenger then double-click\nstart up type   -    change to disable\napply