Need Help---Computer Experts Help!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants seeking assistance with disabling pop-up screens from AOL and Yahoo instant messengers that appear upon starting their computers. Various experiences and suggestions are shared regarding how to manage these pop-ups without removing the instant messaging applications themselves.

Discussion Character

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  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration with pop-up screens from AOL and Yahoo instant messengers, noting they slow down their computer and seeking help to disable them.
  • Another participant suggests accessing the Control Panel to remove the programs entirely, although this does not align with the original request to keep the messengers.
  • One participant shares their experience of successfully disabling pop-up news features by adjusting settings in Yahoo Messenger preferences.
  • Another participant mentions looking for options under the taskbar to block pop-ups, indicating a willingness to assist further.
  • One participant introduces an alternative program, Pidgin, which consolidates multiple instant messaging services and reportedly uses fewer resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to manage the pop-ups, with some participants sharing specific methods while others suggest alternative solutions. No clear consensus emerges on a single effective method.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and suggestions based on their interactions with the software, reflecting a range of familiarity with computer settings and preferences.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants or users experiencing similar issues with instant messaging applications and seeking community-driven solutions may find this discussion relevant.

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vwpamperedchef
I have both AOL and Yahoo instant messengers.

Is there anyway I can remove the pop up screens that come up once I turn on the computer. One is an AOL Dashboard the other yahoo (with news etc).

I never use either, and I think they make my computer slower. I tried tinkering around (I am usually pretty good about figuring that out) but I cannot.

Can anyone help me on how I can make them stop popping up??

TIA:balloon:
 
Go to your Control Panel > Add/Remove ProgramsYou'll see them there and can remove them.
 
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well i dont want to remove the instant messengers just the pop up news things. can i do that??
 
vwpamperedchef said:
well i dont want to remove the instant messengers just the pop up news things. can i do that??
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I did. ...but I can't remember exactly what I did. I looked around on the screen (right clicked maybe or properties?) and found something to click so it doesn't open every time I log on. Not much help I know but at least now you know it's possible.
 
If you look around under your task bar, it will give you an option of blocking pop ups. Let me go look for it exactly....HTH
 
vwpamperedchef said:
I have both AOL and Yahoo instant messengers.

Is there anyway I can remove the pop up screens that come up once I turn on the computer. One is an AOL Dashboard the other yahoo (with news etc).

I never use either, and I think they make my computer slower. I tried tinkering around (I am usually pretty good about figuring that out) but I cannot.

Can anyone help me on how I can make them stop popping up??

TIA:balloon:
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I don't use AIM anymore so can't help you with that one but to get rid of the Yahoo Insider, which is the initial window that opens when YIM first starts (that has a news thingy on there and other info as well) open up your YIM and go to Messenger then down to preferences. Once that window opens, click on General and UNCLICK the box that says Show Yahoo! Messenger Insider. That should take care of things for you at least with YIM. That's the first thing I disable when I upgrade (it tends to rechoose it as a default) as it's annoying. LOL
 
Another option to consider:There is a free and QUITE nice program called Pidgin that connects to all the major IM networks from ONE program. It uses FAR FEWER resources that way.Home | Pidgin
 

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