How to stop Windows Messenger importing its address book

I am using OE 6.0, and Windows Messenger 4.7

When I open Outlook Express, it automatically imports my
address book from Windows Messenger into the 'contacts'
section. I have disabled the 'Automatically log on to
Windows Messenger' option, but it still imports my
address book; and I don't want it to!

Is there any way I can disable this 'feature'
[read 'annoyance!']?

Many thanks,
Robert

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Robert wrote:
I am using OE 6.0, and Windows Messenger 4.7

When I open Outlook Express, it automatically imports my
address book from Windows Messenger into the 'contacts'
section. I have disabled the 'Automatically log on to
Windows Messenger' option, but it still imports my
address book; and I don't want it to!

Is there any way I can disable this 'feature'
[read 'annoyance!']?

Many thanks,
Robert

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Hi,

I found a link that disable Messenger to start automatically with OE.


Read the summary below taken from the link :
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/e.../03march31.asp

Summary : -
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In fact, you can completely eliminate the need to use the main Windows
Messenger window if you prefer to stay in Outlook Express. Click Tools, and
then point to Windows Messenger for instant access to menu items that let
you log on and off, send an instant message, or adjust Windows Messenger
options.

Of course, not everyone appreciates the tight links between these two
programs. If you'd rather keep Outlook Express and Windows Messenger
separate, you'll need to make a small tweak to the Registry. You'll find
details (and a small Visual Basic script to perform the surgery
automatically) on Doug Knox's Windows Tweaks and Tips page. After making
this adjustment, you'll have to manually delete any imported Windows
Messenger contacts from your Outlook Contacts list.



Manage Your Windows Messenger Contacts :
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http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d..._messenger.htm

Hope it helps
Regards,
Venkat.