How to Disable Windows Live at Startup

For the social butterfly, having Windows Live Messenger on constantly is a necessity. Some may say, though, that the programs running when you start your computer already slow down your computer too much. Having Windows Live Messenger begin at start-up can just help with the slow booting time. Luckily, you can disable Windows Live Messenger from starting when you boot your computer and you can manually open and log in whenever you please.

Instructions

1. Open Windows Live Messenger and log in.

2. Click the "Show Menu" button.

3. Hover over "Tools" and select "Options."

4. Choose "Sign In" on the left side of the window.

5. Uncheck "Automatically run Windows Live Messenger when I log on to Windows."

6. Click "Apply" to save your changes.

7. Click "OK" to close the window.

References

• My Digital Life: How to Disable and Stop Windows Live Messenger from Loading at Startup Automatically (Auto Start)