Outlook Express and AIM

Suzukigsx1300r06@cox.net · 02-27-2006, 05:18 PM

Whenever i start up outlook express aim starts up too, and it freezes up outlook express for a short while. is there any way to disable aim from starting up when outlook express is started? AIM is not in my startup programs.

**apj101** · 02-27-2006, 05:35 PM

dont doube post!

i found this (in 20 seconds)
http://www.aim.com/help_faq/common_problems.adp
# 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.

Suzukigsx1300r06@cox.net · 02-27-2006, 05:37 PM

oh thanks, i figured it was a problem with outlook, didnt even think to check AIM.com.

MrBucket · 03-01-2006, 03:13 AM

pfffft ya google is one of the most popular sites for a reason

02-27-2006, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Suzukigsx1300r06@cox.net New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17	Outlook Express and AIM Whenever i start up outlook express aim starts up too, and it freezes up outlook express for a short while. is there any way to disable aim from starting up when outlook express is started? AIM is not in my startup programs.

03-01-2006, 03:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
MrBucket Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Shittsburgh Posts: 206	pfffft ya google is one of the most popular sites for a reason __________________ --New Comp (Christmas!)-- AMD Athlon 64 3400+ 2.40Ghz 1 GB(512x2) DDR PC-3200 240 GB (200+40) 7200RPM PCI - GeForce FX5200 :-O

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02-27-2006, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
apj101 Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 9,150	dont doube post! i found this (in 20 seconds) http://www.aim.com/help_faq/common_problems.adp # 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.

02-27-2006, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Suzukigsx1300r06@cox.net New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17	oh thanks, i figured it was a problem with outlook, didnt even think to check AIM.com.