Instant Message alerts

I have turned off the instant message alerts but I am wondering is there
anyway you can turn off the flashing of a new instant message? I have msn at
work and I don't want anyone to know that I am receiving an instant message.

Greetings,

I'm afraid not, the "blinking" is actually done outside the standard Windows taskbar
functionality, so you can't for instance use the standard registry key for taskbar blinking
to stop this from happening.

I do however have another suggestion that might be helpful. Messenger Plus, a third-party
addition for Messenger, includes a "boss key" Messenger lock feature which will change the
Messenger notification area icon and quickly hide all your conversation windows. Although
not the solution you're looking for, it could be helpful in your situation.

If you're using Windows Live Messenger, you can find Messenger Plus Live here:
http://www.msgplus.net
If you're using Windows Messenger, you can find Messenger Plus here:
http://www.msgplus.net/download/old

Both have the Messenger lock feature, which by default can be triggered by Alt-space, when
the feature is engaged.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
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"pclip" <pclip@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:85DC3ED0-6209-4EFB-8EEF-A3CE969A27F0@microsoft.com...
> I have turned off the instant message alerts but I am wondering is there
> anyway you can turn off the flashing of a new instant message? I have msn at
> work and I don't want anyone to know that I am receiving an instant message.

" it could be helpful in your situation"
You are giving information to an employee to bludge in the boss's time, and
hide using an Instant Messenger at work.

SHAME on you!
And, you an MVP.
--
Mad Mike


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> I'm afraid not, the "blinking" is actually done outside the standard Windows taskbar
> functionality, so you can't for instance use the standard registry key for taskbar blinking
> to stop this from happening.
>
> I do however have another suggestion that might be helpful. Messenger Plus, a third-party
> addition for Messenger, includes a "boss key" Messenger lock feature which will change the
> Messenger notification area icon and quickly hide all your conversation windows. Although
> not the solution you're looking for, it could be helpful in your situation.
>
> If you're using Windows Live Messenger, you can find Messenger Plus Live here:
> http://www.msgplus.net
> If you're using Windows Messenger, you can find Messenger Plus here:
> http://www.msgplus.net/download/old
>
> Both have the Messenger lock feature, which by default can be triggered by Alt-space, when
> the feature is engaged.
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> --
>
>
> "pclip" <pclip@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:85DC3ED0-6209-4EFB-8EEF-A3CE969A27F0@microsoft.com...
> > I have turned off the instant message alerts but I am wondering is there
> > anyway you can turn off the flashing of a new instant message? I have msn at
> > work and I don't want anyone to know that I am receiving an instant message.
>
>
>