To use Windows Messenger without opening the main window
You can do most of your tasks from the icon in the Windows taskbar (near the clock). If you want to open the main window,
- Click the program icon in the taskbar to send an instant message, sign in or sign out, change your status, go to your
e-mail inbox, or exit the program.
The only way to shut down Messenger and remove it from your taskbar is to click Exit on the icon menu. Closing the main window does not sign you out or stop Windows Messenger from running.
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