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Tripodd

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Since: Aug 14, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 10:13 am
Post subject: Suddenly Noticed Windows Messenger Running
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I never use Windows Messenger, but noticed today when I launched the Media
Center to watch TV, that Windows Messenger is running in the tray. It is not
signed in, but running. When I tried to close the app, it said that it was
being used. Closed the Media Center, and Windows Messenger also closed.

I am running an HP Media Center PC m7167c, fully patched. If this has been
the case in the past, I had never noticed it. I don't particularly like or
trust Windows Messenger, so this concerns me.

Thanks!

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James162

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:55 pm
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James162

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:55 pm
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 7:37 pm
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> Go into Settings, Messenger and Caller ID. Uncheck Allow instant messages
>within Media Center.

My version of Media Center (it's on a brand new Gateway machine) does not
show this option to disable Messenger from functioning in Media Center.

I never use Messenger and have it disabled from running at all, yet I always
get an "error" message" about Messenger not being available when I start any
Media Center operations (and a related "DCOM error" messgae in Event Viewer).

How do I solve this problem?
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Lyle

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:35 am
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I too have the same problem as TMitchell, does the registery hack work?
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Lyle


"TMitchell" wrote:

> > Go into Settings, Messenger and Caller ID. Uncheck Allow instant messages
> >within Media Center.
>
> My version of Media Center (it's on a brand new Gateway machine) does not
> show this option to disable Messenger from functioning in Media Center.
>
> I never use Messenger and have it disabled from running at all, yet I always
> get an "error" message" about Messenger not being available when I start any
> Media Center operations (and a related "DCOM error" messgae in Event Viewer).
>
> How do I solve this problem?
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