Re: Windows Messenger Mystery

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 05/23/03

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Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 12:52:35 -0400

To be on the safe side, change your password.

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
> 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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