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Prevent Messenger From Launching

Both MSN Messenger and Windows XP's Windows Messenger (which is enabled by default) set themselves up to launch automatically whenever you open Outlook or Outlook Express. >>TIP If that's too automatic for you, turn these instant messaging programs off. In Outlook 2002, choose Tools, Options, Other and then uncheck Enable Instant Messaging in Microsoft Outlook. Click OK. In Outlook Express for Windows 98 and Me, select Tools, Options, General and uncheck Automatically log on to MSN Messenger Service. In Outlook Express for Windows XP, click Tools, Options, General and uncheck Automatically log on to Windows Messenger. Windows 2000 lacks MSN Messenger.

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