How can I stop Windows Messenger from starting with OE?

[Stiltzkin]

Whenever I run Outlook Express, Windows Messenger starts. This has happened every since I installed SP2 (I'm on XP Home), and it's reeeally irritating. I hate Windows Messenger. I had this problem a long time ago but I believe I solved it by making AIM my default IM program. That doesn't work this time and I cannot find any settings in Windows Messenger or OE to disable this. Anyone know how to kill it?

 

[ezymony]

Take a look at this site it worked for me.


http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm

 

[Stiltzkin]

Nice, this worked perfectly!

Thankyou so much!

 

[Tranquility]

A pointer for those who may want to disable Windows Messenger when OE loads but would like to keep the program on their PC, you can download an Ad-aware plug-in to prevent Windows Messenger from loading with OE.

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/addons/oewmessengerctrl.shtml