Is it possible to stop MSN Messenger 7 dialing out at Windows start up?

I have recently upgraded to MSN Messenger 7. My previous version of
Messenger (6.2 I think) would load when Windows started, but didn't try
to establish an internnet connection. When I established the internet
connection myself, it would then sign in.

With Messenger 7, it establishes an internet connection as soon as it
loads at Windows start up, which I don't much care for. I want
Messenger to load at Windows start up, but would prefer to establish the
internet connection myself.

Is there any way I can get Messenger 7 to behave like my previous
version did in regard to internet connection?

Any help appreciated.

Regards,

CRS.

 

Try this: Select Tools >> Options, click the General section, make sure
"Allow automatic sign in when connected to the Internet".

 

Thanks Bob. Not quite the effect I wanted, but it gave me the clue I
needed. I went to Internet OPtions (in Control Panel) and made sure the
"Never dial an internet connection" option was selected. Now Messenger
loads at Windows start up, but doesn't dial out itself. When I connnect
manually, it then signs itself in - which is exactly what I wanted.

Thanks again.

CRS.