Re: Messenger\msmsgs.exe is preparing to access the Internet

Hi Jonathan,

Thanks so much - that did the trick!! I knew there was an easy fix, just
couldn't remember what it was!

TN

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23XPol267FHA.2540@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Greetings,
>
> This is Norton itself doing this. To turn it off, open Norton Antivirus
(Right-click on the
> Norton Antivirus icon in the System Tray/Notification Area (by the clock),
choose 'Open
> Norton Antivirus'), click Options, then Instant Messenger then uncheck MSN
Instant Messenger
> or Windows Messenger (depending on version) and click OK.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "TNorth" <tnorth99@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:%23fOm%23847FHA.1248@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hello,
> >
> > I recently downloaded a Windows Update that turned on my Messenger
program
> > that I thought I'd gotten rid of. I don't not want that program, never
use
> > it and would like it removed.It seemed to be inactive till that update.
> >
> > My NAV is giving me this message in my log files every minute or so.
> >
> > Can someone help me understand what Messenger is doing and how to
> > stop/delete/turn it off.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > TN
> >
> >
>
>


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