MSN Messenger in Start Up

[psychofox]

Hi guys,

I'm hoping someone can answer this for me.
I dont want my pc to load up with msn messenger (to speed up loading times). I go to msconfig and take it out of the start up items, reboot as normal. It's not there. The next time i run the application it dumps itself back into my start up items :bang:
Is there a way to get around this? I want to continue using msn messenger, but not have it load up all the time.

 

[soap_dodger]

Start, Run, type "msconfig" hit enter, go to the startup tab and deselect "msnmsgr".

Don't forget to hit apply.

Edit:

Just read your post. That's the only way I do it. Are you sure it isn't Windows messenger starting up???

 

[psychofox]

Start, Run, type "msconfig" hit enter, go to the startup tab and deselect "msnmsgr".

Don't forget to hit apply.

Edit:

Just read your post. That's the only way I do it. Are you sure it isn't Windows messenger starting up???

no, it's msn messenger

 

[Hellcat]

is it Live! Messenger?

Open it and in tools > options > General untick auto load with windows.

 

[soap_dodger]

Found it.

Go to options from the drop down when you click your name and go to "general"
and untick the box I have highlighted.

Should work.

 

[psychofox]

Thanks Hellcat and soap_dodger, i have unticked it, so hopefully now it wont load up!

 

[Xen]

Thanks Hellcat and soap_dodger, i have unticked it, so hopefully now it wont load up!

yeh some versions of messenger re-write the "run" registry key when they are started, so the msconfig method won't work - has to be done through MSN itself.

 

[bassy-alex]

Another option is to use a really nifty piece of software called statup cuontol panel (found here; http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml ) gives you control over all the things your computer runs at startup - youll be surprised at some of the stuff thats going on.

 

[Xen]

tbh that does exactly the same as MSCONFIG - checks startup folder and registry, except MSCONFIG comes with windows and checks the INIs aswell. not that anyone uses the system INIs anymore anyway, but thats probly more of a reason to check them - great hiding spot for malicious software.

 

[Stu DemonD]

I tend to use msconfig AND winpatrol for keeping an eye on start-up progs / services.

 

[psychofox]

ok , turned on pc today and it worked no more msn mesenger in the back ground
Now how do i do the same for quicktime....

 

[Hellcat]

start > settings > control panel > add/remove programs > quicktime > uninstall.

 

[psychofox]

lol, i see your point.
But some sites use it.

 

[Trancendental]

Same as messenger. Go through the options and have a look. although I agree with Hellcat. Use a Quick/Real Alternative instead.

 

[psychofox]

Thanks guys