Automatic Sign-On

[jpb]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?)

I need help getting Windows Messenger (vsn 4.7) to sign on
automatically when I start up my computer. (Yes, I know
lots of people ask for help turning this feature off, but
I want it on because some of the people I work with at
remote sites use it to communicate with me, and I'm too
senile to remember to start it by hand every morning.) I
have tried the obvious thing - that is I've followed the
directions in the help files and else where to check the
box marked "Sign me in Automatically" when I log on, but
my computer (running XP Pro SP2) doesn't seem
to "remember" that instruction. Next time I start up, the
box isn't checked and Windows Messenger doesn't sign on.
It does start, though. The icon appears in my system
tray. It shows up, however, with an X over it and I'm not
signed on until I do so manually.

What setting do I need to change to make the sign on
happen automagically?

 

[ES]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger (More info?)

I had the same problem. With me it was caused by installing MSN Messenger.
When I realised I preferred to work with Windows Messenger, the installation
of MSN Messenger had deactivated automatic sign on of Windows Messenger.
Removing/uninstalling MSN messenger did not solve the problem. The only
solution I could find was the 'Restore' function to the point before I
installed MSN Messenger. This will only be practical if you installed MSN
Messenger not too long ago. After restoring to this point, Windows Messenger
signed on automatically.

"JPB" wrote:

> I need help getting Windows Messenger (vsn 4.7) to sign on
> automatically when I start up my computer. I
> have tried the obvious thing - that is I've followed the
> directions in the help files and else where to check the
> box marked "Sign me in Automatically" when I log on, but
> my computer (running XP Pro SP2) doesn't seem
> to "remember" that instruction. >