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More info?)
Hi,
Do the same thing as below, except remove the Passport.Net\* (Passport) entry as well.
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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) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
"kingphisch" <kingphisch@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8A2D6DA7-693E-4D83-9A57-062F3E0815A6@microsoft.com...
> Jonathan,
> My problem is similiar, but different ... A friend used my computer and used
> my windows messenger, but I had never used it before. He has since went back
> home and I now have an account. The problem is his passport account is
> default on my messenger. It even logs in on HIS account automatically. This
> is embarrasing and I want to get his account information off. I did as you
> instructed Cheeky Chief but my account is the only one listed. I downloaded
> 6.2 but after installation it still has his information as default. I need
> to get rid of his account info and make mine the default. Anything you can
> do to help?
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings CheekyChef,
>>
>> To remove these names, click the Start Button, then click the Control Panel. Then, click
>> User Accounts in the Control Panel. Select your account name, and then on the left side of
>> the screen, under Related Tasks, click 'Manage my Network Passwords'. In the window that
>> opens, you can remove an account by clicking the passport you wish to delete [denoted by
>> (Passport)], and then click the 'Remove' button. For more detailed instructions and
>> screenshots on this procedure, see here:
>>
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=2
>> ____________________________________________
>> 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) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>> "CheekyChef" <CheekyChef.1i24h0@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
>> news:CheekyChef.1i24h0@pcbanter.net...
>> >
>> > over the last year or so, there have been a few people access their msn
>> > from my pc. Their accounts remain on my msn sign in drop down (even
>> > after deleting and reinstalling msn)
>> > The only way ive been able ot delete these accounts was through a
>> > complete format
>> >
>> > does any one know of a way to delete all the old unused accounts leav
>> > ing just the one i use now?
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > CheekyChef
>>
>>
>>
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