I believe the problem your running into is due to windows messenger being in the services list and is "on standby" there which means its loaded but not in use unless you give it the go ahead to run and sign you in from any of a couple or few spots. I think you can find information on shutting that down on www.majorgeeks.com HTH, inthane Moderator, Blind Access Help Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises Specialists in customized computers and peripherals - own the might and majesty of a Alacorn! www.alacorncomputer.com proprietor, The Grab Bag, for blind computer users and programmers http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill White To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 11:51 PM Subject: Re: Outlook Express and Windows Messenger I checked carefully, and the only option in Outlook Express which deals with Windows Messenger is: Automatically log onto Windows Messenger check box not checked. Bill White billwhite92701@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: John Martyn To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 12:39 AM Subject: Re: Outlook Express and Windows Messenger With outlook express, In the tools menu, click options. On the general tab, you should find a checkbox for msn messenger loading. Uncheck that. It will say something to the effect of run msn messenger when outlook express starts. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill White To: jfw mailing list Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 10:14 PM Subject: Outlook Express and Windows Messenger I have a problem with Outlook Express on one of my computers. When I am in Outlook Express, there is an item which shows up about me not being signed into Windows Messenger. It also shows up in the Outlook Express options. It doesn't show up on the other computer, even though I am running the same software on both computers. I do not have Windows Messenger installed, and it doesn't show up in the control panel under add or remove programs. How do I get Windows Messenger disassociated with my Outlook Express again. Thank you. Bill White billwhite92701@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5983 (20110324) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5983 (20110324) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com