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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?
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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.
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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?lArticle C2014 - June 9, 2004 « »
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July 29, 2005 1:13 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
July 30, 2005 4:43 PM
Sign out. Then, go to sign in again, and make sure that the setting is checked or unchecked as you want it.
August 6, 2005 6:03 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.
December 22, 2005 8:33 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!!
January 2, 2006 5:42 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
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