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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?

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

Article C2014 - June 9, 2004

Leo Leo A. Notenboom has been playing with computers since he was required to take a programming class in 1976. An 18 year career as a programmer at Microsoft soon followed. After "retiring" in 2001, Leo started Ask Leo! in 2003 as a place for answers to common computer and technical questions. More about Leo.

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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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