Stop the Windows Messenger program from starting automatically

To stop the Windows Messenger program from starting automatically

1. In the Windows Messenger main window, click the Tools menu, and then click Options.
2. On the Preferences tab, clear the Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts check box.

You can start Windows Messenger manually from the Windows Start menu.

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