MSN takeover

Legacy_user

Today, I had an opportunity to update MSN (or windows live, whichever you prefer to call it), and now, when I switch on the computer, MSN arrives before my home page which incidentally is THIS one, MSE.

How can I stop this happening. I only want MSN when I want it

cajef

Open MSN click on > Tools > Options > General > Untick box labelled 'Automatically Run Windows Live Messenger when I log on to Windows'

P.S. Don't forget to 'Apply'

Fran

I just did the same today and you need to untick the boxes to prevent that happening - there are 3 of them on one page.

System

Thanks, that was irritating. You know a few weeks ago, after a period of sluggish operating, an IT guy did a sort out to my machine and ever since it has run like a dream. He told me whilst it's running well, don't fiddle with controls, leave well alone.

About a fortnight ago, I read elsewhere that it is possible to change the way a computer runs etc, simply by clicking on something. I foolishly did and ever since, it has been slow on site that previously gave no trouble. I now have to go and find that recommendation so that I can refer to it and try to undo etc. I think it was on web user.

But, would I be right in thinking that somehow you can turn the system back to how it was running at a given time, ie 1 month/2 months ago?

Browntoa

yes, look under start, then All programs, then accessories, then System tools, then system restore, then pick an earlier date

System

Thanks again. Well I've done that (and made a note for future use) and now I'm off to see if I can find any noticeable difference, which clearly I should. Will this apply to both IE & FF?