i can't get used to windows xp me (i miss windows98) :(
ok when i put windows xp on 'stand-by' when i'm not at the computer.
for some reason when i come back to my computer it tells me, when ive got some messages on msn :/
i don't want this, as my family use this computer and i don't want them knowing my e-mail accounts, how do i remove this option?
2006-10-25 13:14:11 · 8 answers · asked by uk_steveo 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
This is what microsoft like to call a "feature". I've turned mine off, cuz it annoys me. I'm going on the assumption that you have "fast user switching" and several user names are displayed when you bring the PC out of standby?
Try here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_oe.htm#xp_unread_mail
This is a method to remove the "Unread mail" notification on the fast user switching screen, and that way you don't have to log off all your programs or shut down completely. No one will know :)
If you are using a shared user account (you all use the same login name for the PC), then you will have to log off messenger properly to stop anyone seeing the notification.
2006-10-26 08:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by Woz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems like you you have not fully exited from your Windows Messenger. To fully close down your messenger, click on the green man icon on the toolbars and select exit. However, better still, create different logins (or just one other ) for those that use the PC. Only giving yourself admin rights. That will give you more privacy.
2006-10-25 13:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by esai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get yourself a different site on the same computer than everyone else, and set it so that you need to sign in with a secret password. Then everyone else can still use the computer but will not see your messages.
2006-10-25 14:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by Sprinkle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it type of sounds like you you haven't completely exited out of your abode windows Messenger. to fully close down your messenger, click on the golf eco-friendly guy icon on the toolbars and choose go out. in spite of the indisputable fact that, more effective perfect nonetheless, create different logins (or in basic terms another ) if you happen to use the computer. in basic terms giving your self admin rights. that provides you with with more effective privateness.
2016-12-05 05:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not just shut down your pc then? that way when the pc is switched on it won't go back to how it was when it went into stand-by. that is after all the point of stand-by.
2006-10-25 13:17:44 · answer #5 · answered by piquet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop your notifications... right click on msn, preferences!
2006-10-25 13:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by AZRAEL è 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
setup user accounts when it comes on from standby you will have to enter a password.
2006-10-25 21:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by species8472 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can disable msn. Or not log on to msn.
2006-10-25 13:21:51 · answer #8 · answered by derith300 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋