Can Still See Blocked Contact Who Signs On and Off in Messenger 4.6 (313976)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.6

This article was previously published under Q313976

SYMPTOMS

After you block one of your contacts, you are signaled on the right side of the screen when that contact signs on and off. The repeated changes on the user interface may be distracting.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, delete the contact.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

When you block a contact, that contact is still in your contact list. If you do not want to be notified when the contact logs on and off, you must delete the contact. To verify that the contact is still blocked, click Options on the Tools menu, and then click the Privacy tab to see whether the blocked contact is listed under My Block List.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/11/2002
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