Unable to hide messenger flashing on taskbar

From: Cat4strofic (pete_lawrence_at_blueyonder.co.uk)
Date: 05/29/04 

Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 04:26:03 -0700

When I am in a conversation and someone walks in, I minimise the window.
The problem is that when the other person calls it brings up the taskbar and flashes so everyone can see.
How do I disable this so I can have a private conversation?
Please help

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