How can I keep Windows Instant Messenger from signing on automatically?

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how do you stop it signing in when you connect to the internet though?

In that same options dialog box there's an option specifically for that too.

When I am in outlook express my and try to open a link on an email my instant messanger prompts me to sign on. It will not let me open the link. How can I correct this.

Thank you.
Chuck

That's odd. Are you sure it's not the standard connection dialog as opposed to messenger sign-on? Its it true for any link or just some? I'd also turn off the "automatically log on to Windows Messenger" option in OE's Tools.Options.General .

how do you stop windows messenger from giving the option of signing me in automatically... i accidentaly pressed the "sign me in automatically" button at a friends house and i don't know how to reverse it!

http://ask-leo.com/archives/000194.html should help.

how do you stop windows messenger from giving the option of signing me in automatically

Was the article at the top of the page you entered yoru commend on unclear? It answers your question.

I'd really appreciate knowing if I'm missing something. Thanks,

If you are running Windows XP you could install service pack 2, this effectively stops windows messenger auto signing in. I have just installed SP2 and my problem is I cant get it to auto sign in anymore...sob~!!
Miles

to not sign urself in automaticaly jus go to sign in with another name and put in a bogus password and check sign in automaticaly and it wont sign u in anymore

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