Re: Windows Messenger signs in when I open Outlook Express

Hi,

I have a similar problem where I am trying to delete those names appearing
in the sign-up window since this is a shared computer. But I don't have
access to User Accounts since I am not logged in using administrator
privileges.

Is there any other way to delete the names appearing in the sign-up window?
It will be great help.

Thanks,
RT






"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Brian,
>
> To stop Windows Messenger from starting with Outlook Express, close Outlook Express, then
> download and run the following .reg file:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/dow...ssenger_oe.reg
>
> To remove the saved Passport in Messenger (and XP), click the Start Button, then click the
> Control Panel. Then, click User Accounts in the Control Panel. Select your account name, and
> then on the left side of the screen, under Related Tasks, click 'Manage my Network
> Passwords'. In the window that opens, click the Passport.Net\* (Passport) entry and click
> 'Remove'.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "Brian" <Brian@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:5852E327-C443-4C9D-B21D-BB1AEF11150E@microsoft.com...
> >I am soon moving to a new job, and at my present one I am having problems
> > with Windows Messenger signing in when I open Outlook Express. This is the
> > mail program that we use here, and when someone new takes over this computer,
> > I don't want them opening their email and getting my messenger.
> >
> > I probably saved my password to open messenger without it. Is there a way
> > that I can delete this password or disable Windows Messenger totaly so that
> > it doesn't sign in automaticly? TIA.
> >
> > Brian
>
>
>

Hi RT,

You should still have access even under a Limited User account. If you want to get directly
there, click Start, then Run, type "control userpasswords2" and click OK. Then click the
Advanced tab, and Manage Passwords.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"RT" <RT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E0A941E1-B39C-4A81-A5ED-BF8A4C251E5B@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have a similar problem where I am trying to delete those names appearing
> in the sign-up window since this is a shared computer. But I don't have
> access to User Accounts since I am not logged in using administrator
> privileges.
>
> Is there any other way to delete the names appearing in the sign-up window?
> It will be great help.
>
> Thanks,
> RT
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Brian,
>>
>> To stop Windows Messenger from starting with Outlook Express, close Outlook Express, then
>> download and run the following .reg file:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/dow...ssenger_oe.reg
>>
>> To remove the saved Passport in Messenger (and XP), click the Start Button, then click the
>> Control Panel. Then, click User Accounts in the Control Panel. Select your account name,
>> and
>> then on the left side of the screen, under Related Tasks, click 'Manage my Network
>> Passwords'. In the window that opens, click the Passport.Net\* (Passport) entry and click
>> 'Remove'.
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>> "Brian" <Brian@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:5852E327-C443-4C9D-B21D-BB1AEF11150E@microsoft.com...
>> >I am soon moving to a new job, and at my present one I am having problems
>> > with Windows Messenger signing in when I open Outlook Express. This is the
>> > mail program that we use here, and when someone new takes over this computer,
>> > I don't want them opening their email and getting my messenger.
>> >
>> > I probably saved my password to open messenger without it. Is there a way
>> > that I can delete this password or disable Windows Messenger totaly so that
>> > it doesn't sign in automaticly? TIA.
>> >
>> > Brian
>>
>>
>>