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rajatQ2
12-18-2002, 08:48 PM
....are annoying together.

with the newest versions, when you start Outlook express, AIM automatically starts. I figured out how to get it to stop Logging on to AIM automatically, but it still pops up the Sign In Window. ANyone gotten rid of this ? I will try anyting! i am about to punch my screen :mad:

I hate all this super-intrusive software!!!
seqiro
12-19-2002, 11:41 AM
Taken from the AIM feedback (http://www.aim.aol.com/cgi-bin/common_problems_new.html?aolperm=%3C%25=$header%25) page:

If you prefer not to have AIM integrated into Outlook Express, go to the Sign On/Off preferences category in AIM and disable the "Make AIM my default instant messaging program" option. Restart your computer if the change is not taking effect after exiting AIM and restarting Outlook Express.
TERRIBLETOM
12-28-2002, 02:50 PM
Originally posted by rajatQ2
....are annoying together.

with the newest versions, when you start Outlook express, AIM automatically starts. I figured out how to get it to stop Logging on to AIM automatically, but it still pops up the Sign In Window. ANyone gotten rid of this ? I will try anyting! i am about to punch my screen :mad:

I hate all this super-intrusive software!!! what versions of both are you running???
rajatQ2
12-29-2002, 11:15 PM
aim 5.1.3036 , and outlook express 6.

thanks for that linky seqiro, that fixed the problem.
TERRIBLETOM
12-30-2002, 04:17 AM
Originally posted by rajatQ2
aim 5.1.3036 , and outlook express 6.

thanks for that linky seqiro, that fixed the problem. I've had problems with outlook express 6 locking up after trying to sign on and not on just one computer, on three different ones, they all have the exact same problem and two of them don't have AIM.
rajatQ2
12-30-2002, 11:16 AM
Originally posted by TERRIBLETOM
I've had problems with outlook express 6 locking up after trying to sign on and not on just one computer, on three different ones, they all have the exact same problem and two of them don't have AIM.

what virus scanner do you use?
virus scaners are notorious for screwing up "email scanning"
seqiro
12-30-2002, 11:22 AM
Maybe something at this link (http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/problems/performance.htm#nostart) could help with the freezing problems?
TERRIBLETOM
12-30-2002, 02:25 PM
Originally posted by rajatQ2


what virus scanner do you use?
virus scaners are notorious for screwing up "email scanning" Two of them have Norton, one with AIM and one without and the other doesn't have any anti virus program or AIM...But since you did mention it I will attempt to remove outlook for nortons protected e-mail system.