How To Stop Windows Messenger From Loading At Startup

Stop Windows Messenger From Loading At Startup

Disable Windows Messenger

Here’s what you can do to stop Windows Messenger from loading when you start up the computer (you’ll still be able to use it when you need it):

  • Click Start
  • Select Run
  • Type msmsgs.exe
  • Select Tools
  • Select Options
  • Click Preferences
  • Uncheck Run This Program When Windows Starts
  • Uncheck Allow This Program To Run In The Background
  • Click OK

Or you can stop Windows Messenger from loading at startup by doing this:

  • Click Start
  • Select Run
  • Type msconfig
  • Select Startup tab
  • Uncheck the box for msmsgs
  • Click OK

Either of these two methods should stop loading Windows Messenger at startup, but still have the program available to you as needed.

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