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John wrote:
> i am using internet explorer, version 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp1.020828-1920. i
> also have the latest version of windows live messenger, for windows xp;
> the
> operating system i am using. i further, have no interest to upgrade to the
> latest version of internet explorer.
>
> so, it seems that whenever i login to my hotmail email account to check or
> write messages, i can usually expect to see a "Windows Live Messenger -
> Not
> signed in" icon in the system tray of the taskbar to appear. normally,
> when
> i see this, i do not have the messenger program running. i also do not use
> windows messenger, that comes with windows; i have even had them
> uninstalled
> from my system. the only 'windows messenger' i use is windows live
> messenger. i dowloaded this and installed it.
>
> my windows live messenger options/general setup is:
> 'automatically run on log on' is unchecked.
> 'open main window when messenger starts' is checked, but greyed out.
> 'allow automatic sign in when connected to internet' is checked
> 'show windows live today' is unchecked
>
> why do i have this icon appearing in the system tray, if i am not even
> using
> the messenger program? i have checked my msconfig routines, startup
> programs
> and services, and there is nothing even listed there pertaining to windows
> live messenger. furthermore, i see nothing in either windows live
> messenger,
> or internet explorer that ties to having the program automatically loaded
> as
> a hidden process. though it only seems to appear when i am checking my
> hotmail email. i have never seen an option on their pages that would tie
> into utilization of windows live messenger. when i am doing nothing with a
> browser the icon appears, and i also do not use outlook express, address
> book, or any related programs. i have also uninstalled outlook express.
>
> is there anything i can do to prevent this from appearing as it has? i
> know
> already that when i am finished using the messenger, to right click on the
> taskbar icon and choosing exit. it shuts the program down and removes it
> from the tray.
>
> thank you for your help
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