Re: Does msmsgs.exe run automatically as part of Windows?
From: JD (jd_at_example.com)
Date: 02/21/04
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 17:58:32 -0800
Again, I have made all the moves to keep Windows Messenger from loading when
Windows loads. I've turned off the contacts pane, etc.
It is not the APPLICATION that is running, it is the PROCESS.
"PA Bear" <PABear@mvps.org> wrote in message
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> See http://kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_oe.htm and
> http://kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_messenger.htm
>
> Hint: OE View>Layout>Contacts (uncheck)
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> JD wrote:
> > When I made notes on all the processes running, I did NOT note
> > msmsgs.exe--I may have just overlooked it.
> > The Answers that Work Process List identifies this as MSN Messenger, but
I
> > think that's in error.
> > This is Windows Messenger, found in C: Program Files/Messenger.
> > Windows Messenger doesn't run when Windows loads nor does it run "in the
> > background."
> > I'd like to know if it's normal for msmsgs.exe to be running all the
time,
> > whether the application is running or not.
> > To put it simply, does anyone else have "msmsgs.exe" running under
> > Processes?
> > I will greatly appreciate any feedback.
>
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