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I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi there,. I can help you stop Live Messenger from running at startup but not sure why it won't let you unpin it from the taskbar.

It should let you right-click and choose "unpin this program from the taskbar". On the sign-in screen when messenger first starts, click on the help button on the right with the? In the window that appears, click on "sign in" on the list to the left, and un-tick the top box on the right "Automatically run Windows Live Messenger when I log onto Windows".

It may be worth uninstalling and downloading it again to see if there is an updated version that may work better. How satisfied are you with this reply? I am glad to be of assistance.

Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Resources for IT Professionals. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Miscellaneous. Use this forum to discuss miscellaneous issues that cannot be covered in any other Windows 7 forum. Sign in to vote. Tuesday, May 24, AM. Hi, You can get a known good copy file from another good windows 7 system.

At the meantime, as I said, regarding this issue is related to the Windows Live Messenger, and we have corresponding forum to be dedicated to dealing with Windows Live Messenger issues, t hey should be able to better address the issue and secure a solution: Windows Live Messenger Forum Alex Zhao TechNet Subscriber Support in forum.

This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread. Friday, June 3, AM. Hi, Does this issue occur before? If this issue persists, I suggest you try to use SFC to check your system: How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7 Meanwhile, it is also recommended to post at Windows Live solution center for further help: Messenger Portal Hope it helps.

Thursday, May 26, AM. Hi, I am just writing to check the status of this thread. Monday, May 30, AM. Moi, This problem has been there "always". Br, Ilkk. Tuesday, May 31, AM. Hi, Thanks for update. Wednesday, June 1, AM. Moi, From where I could get a known good copy of the file?