>>First, to Tamar (whom I'm ccing). I checked the tab and, Start when Windows starts, isn't checked. So I'm assuming that means that either: A.) It shouldn't be doing what it's doing; or B.) These folks need to learn the meaning of the word don't (but I haven't checked the latter).
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>Hmm, not sure what to think. I can't remember whether I've ever unchecked that one. I definitely have set it up with "automatically sign on" unchecked and that works fine.
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Tamar,

The one thing that I noted (that I haven't checked) was that there are two copies of AIM on the box now. However, checking the preferences on the one in the system tray shows what I've outlined above. Since my son was the last one to use the machine last night (and used AIM), I'll know when I boot up this evening...provided, of course, that he doesn't get on it before I get home.

Don't tell me, the pic is from FoxTeach, right?