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Summary: Getting MSN Messenger to stop logging in automatically is fortunately a quick and easy fix to make.

How do I get Messenger to stop logging in automatically?

Assuming you mean MSN Messenger, go to Tools, Options, and on the General tab you'll find a setting: "Allow automatic sign in when connected to the internet." Just make sure that is deselected.

Update:

There's a new version to this article that includes detailed instructions and a downloadable video here: How do I stop MSN Messenger from starting automatically and logging me in?l

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Article C2014 - June 9, 2004

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I have Windows XP and Outlook XP(2002) Even though I deselect options on messenger it autologs on several times while I'm on my PC. Solution: In outlook click on tools>options>other and deselect the instant message box. Hope this works for you. -Aloha

Posted by: dilligad at April 14, 2005 11:44 PM

You will not need to respond to this message it is a simple thankyou message as i have been trying for months to stop my msn from automatcally logging in and thanks to you i have done it! with your help!
Yours
Faithfully
katie x

Posted by: katie at May 1, 2005 8:13 AM

to get rid of the auto sign in go to start>control panel>user accounts>"the account that your on">manage my network passwords (top left corner)... just delete the one thats not an email... u can delete all of them if u want and there will be no damage done to your accounts or computer because they reappear when you sign on to msn agian...

if u mean it signing on wen u turn on the computer...
go to msn messenger
tools>options>general
then untick the "sign me in to msn automatically when connected to internet"

gg?

Posted by: jon at June 14, 2005 2:11 PM

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!

Posted by: Frustrated at June 28, 2005 10:13 AM

thanks youve really sortrf out a long running problem thanks.

Posted by: andy at July 27, 2005 1:37 AM

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

Posted by: NEED HELP NOW at July 29, 2005 1:13 AM

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

Posted by: Leo at July 30, 2005 4:43 PM

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.

Posted by: wintech at August 6, 2005 6:03 PM

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!!

Posted by: tommygirl at December 22, 2005 8:33 PM

I'm closing comments on this article. There's a new version that includes detailed instructions and a downloadable video here:
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_stop_msn_messenger_from_starting_automatically_and_logging_me_in.html

Posted by: Leo A. Notenboom at January 2, 2006 5:42 PM

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