Prevent Windows Messenger to auto-run.

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This tweak can disable auto-run function of Windows Messenger, which starts messenger with Windows.
Level: Recommended For Novice Users
Description:
Windows messenger is automatically run at the windows startup, if the functionality is configured. By using this tweak you are able to disable auto-run. For this, go to start > run menu, enter regedit and navigate to the registry path listed below. When you find value msmsgs, delete it to disable auto-run of msn application. The changes take effect after a restart or logoff. When editing the registry it is highly recommended to run a quick scan for optimization, you can test your system now for free.




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First, click the 'Start' button, and select 'Run'. In the resulting dialog box, type "regedit".
Go to <b> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\]</b>, in the open area right-click on "MSMSGS" and click on 'Delete'.


Registry Entries

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  • Path: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\]
  • Location: Current User
  • Value Name: MSMSGS
  • Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
  • Action Type: Deleted


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