Windows Messenger Mystery

From: Kris (kmh2078_at_aol.com)
Date: 05/23/03

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    Occasionally when I'm on my computer I will get a pop-up
    that says "You have been signed out of Windows Messenger
    because you have signed in at another location." I've
    seen this before with AOL IM when my kids leave IM on on
    one computer and then sign on at another computer.
    Problem is, I'm not (knowingly) signed in to Windows
    Messenger on my computer, and I'm DEFINITELY NOT signing
    in at another location. Do I have a security problem?
    Thanks!

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      ... Kris wrote: ... > Occasionally when I'm on my computer I will get a pop-up ... > that says "You have been signed out of Windows Messenger ... Do I have a security problem? ...
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