How Do You Shut Off Windows Messenger?
Windows Messenger (aka Windows Live Messenger) is a program that you allows you to communicate with family and friends using instant chats, video messages and more. Windows Messenger launches automatically when you start your computer, which can be very annoying if you are not using it. If you prefer to launch Windows Messenger only when you want to use it, you can shut it down quickly. Click the Windows “Start” menu and click “Run” or “Start Search.” Type “services.msc” (without quotes) and press “Enter” to launch the Services console. You should see a list of the programs and applications running on your computer. Scroll down and double-click “Windows Messenger (Windows XP) or “Windows Live Messenger” (Windows Vista and 7).” A new dialog box launches. Select “Disabled” in the “Startup Type” box and click “Apply” to save the changes. Click “OK.” Scroll down the right pane and double-click Windows Messenger. A new dialog box launches. Select “Disabled” in the “Startup Type” box. Click
