How do I get Messenger to stop logging in automatically?

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Hi Leo - I have done all of the Above suggestions you have offered and to no avail ~ MSN 7.0 still logs on automatically without my consent - Argh! Could MSN Plus be a culprit? I never use Windows Messenger - would deleting this program be of any use? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. FYI - I also work with Outlook 2000 calendar open. Thanks again Leo!

thanks youve really sortrf out a long running problem thanks.

i have pressed the sign me in automatically when i dont want that how the heck do i get that off plz help me as i have an older sister and will chat to my mates about things i dont want please help me PLEASE IM BEGGING YOU TO REALLY BADLY GIVE ME SOME HELP

Sign out. Then, go to sign in again, and make sure that the setting is checked or unchecked as you want it.

1. start-->controlpannel ---> double click user account

2.click 'Change an Account'

3.Select the account from the list.

4.On the right hand side ,select ' Manage my network password'

5. From the popup window, click the account and select remove.

6. Go back to step 3 and repeat the same for all users with passport information stored.

1. click start button-click user account
2. click - change an account
3. Select account from the list
4. On the right hand side, select Manage my network password
5. From the pop-up window, click the account net passport and select remove.
After all this you will be able to sign in to your messenger like the old way by entering your email n password. It works!!

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