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I am enjoying the trial version of Ace Utilities and have been trying to stop the Microsoft Messenger program from starting up and being placed in the system tray when I start my computer.

I used the function in Ace Utilities to "uncheck" it from the startup group.

On the next boot it does not show up in the system tray but on the next bootup after that, it does. Back in Ace Utilities, there is a duplicate entry for the Messenger program (enabled) with a pop up info window from Ace noting that a previously disabled program has enabled itself.

What am I missing?

Thanks in advance.

Hi AndrewA, go into Windows Messenger's Options>Preferences and uncheck the first box under the sub-heading "General" which says, "Run Windows Messenger When Windows Starts." That should solve your problem.

Outlook Express can also start Messenger.

Download our Tweak And Tune program from Freeware section. Open the 'Software Tweaks' section. Use the MSN Messenger > Disable option. Also use the Outlook Express > Messenger Integration option.

Many thanks--the Messenger Options "fix" worked perfectly.

More importantly, your quick and accurate reply has confirmed my decision to purchase Ace Utilities. It is rare these days to have prompt, friendly, and accurate support. This combined with a high quality, yet simple and powerful program makes Ace Utilities a winner.

Again, Thanks.

AndrewA wrote:Many thanks--the Messenger Options "fix" worked perfectly.

More importantly, your quick and accurate reply has confirmed my decision to purchase Ace Utilities. It is rare these days to have prompt, friendly, and accurate support. This combined with a high quality, yet simple and powerful program makes Ace Utilities a winner.

Again, Thanks.

Thanks for the comment!