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Kees
Windows Messenger 4.7.2009 and MSN Messenger 7.0.0777 open simultaneously when I start up my computer. How do I stop Windows Messenger entirely. I've been told there is a certain box I can uncheck in Tools>Opetions>Perferences but I see NO such option!
System Specifications:
Computer
Model...................IBM Aptiva 2171-545
Operating System........Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack.........Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer.......6.0.2800.1106 (IE 6.0 SP1)
Motherboard
CPU Type................Intel Pentium III, 450 MHz (4.5 x 100)
Motherboard Name........IBM 66M2
Motherboard Chipset.....Intel 82440BX/ZX
System Memory...........256 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type...............Acer (06/30/99)
Communication Port......Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port......ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
Display
Video Adapter...........3 Graphics Inc. Savage4 (8 MB)
3D Accelerator..........S3 Savage4
Monitor.................Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 73 (N9705) (1655661YE)
Multimedia
Audio Adapter...........ESS Technology ES1938/ES1941/ES1946 Solo-1(E) Sound Card
Storage
Floppy Drive............Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive..............Quantum Fireball CR13.0A (12 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/66)
Optical Drive...........SONY CD-RW CRX100E (4x/2x/24x CD-RW)
Partitions
C: (NTFS)...............12409 MB (799 MB free)
Input
Keyboard................Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse...................Microsoft PS/2 Port Mouse (IntelliPoint)
Network
Network Adapter.........Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter(LNE100TX v4)
Modem...................GVC Data Fax Modem

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