To unload QNC permanently, you have to edit the registry using RegEdit. RegEdit.exe is in the Windows directory. The section of the registry that starts up QNC is: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AeDebug There are three parameters: text (Default) (value not set) text Auto "1" text Debugger "x:\your_dir\qnc.exe -p %ld -e %ld -g" Setting auto to "0" should shut it off. Removing Debugger "x:\your_dir\qnc.exe -p %ld -e %ld -g" would be more permanent. The following section is used by QNC.EXE: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\control\SessionManager\CheckBadApps\NOTES.EXE There are four parameters: text (Default) (value not set) text FlagsQNCW.EXE "LN" text QNCW.EXE "1034" binary VersionQNCW.EXE 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00IMHO, I prefer just setting "Auto" to ZERO so it is easier to reset it back to 1 if needed.