Windows 7 – MSN Keeps Appearing in Task Bar

windows 7windows-live-messenger

On my W7 MSN (windows live messenger) keeps appearing in my task bar.

I unchecked "Automatically run WLM when I log on to Windows" in the Options but it still keeps to appear.

I dont want to uninstall it but I want it to run only when I run it from Start Menu and disappear when I click Quit.

Is it possible?

Windows Live Messenger Version 2009 (build 14.0.8117.416) on Windows 7 – x64

Best Answer

Go to C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger and find msnmsgr.exe. Right click it and go to properties. Go to the compatibility tab and check "Run in compatibility mode for:" and select "Windows Vista". Messenger should now display properly and act like you want it to.

If unchecked, it will remain in your task bar, even when you told it to quit.

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