I think you'll find that it's actually the MSN Messenger sign-in that you're
seeing.
In the Systray (bottom right of the screen, usually), open the Messenger
icon up by right-clicking and selecting Properties
Pick the options you want there, and save them.
HTH

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http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp
> MSN sign-in screen pops up at start-up and will NOT go
> away. I removed it from the start menu, but it comes back
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>
> John