Document number: 12020

 

The current version of Sametime Connect is 3.1 and you can set it up to launch in different ways:

Automatically when computer boots up, but Sametime user name and password still need to be entered (secure)

Automatically when computer boots up, but Sametime user name and password do not need to be entered as they have been stored (less secure)

Manually (secure)

You can disable the automatic launch feature.

Disabling the automatic launch feature of Sametime Connect

Note: Connecting to AOL Instant Messenger from Sametime is not supported and is also a security risk.

 

 

 

 

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Setting up Sametime to launch automatically is very convenient. It is more secure to have Sametime prompt you for your username and password. Otherwise, anyone who logs onto your computer can access the Sametime application on your computer as you.

To set up Sametime to launch automatically when the computer boots up and prompt you for your Sametime username and password:

1. Click the Start button.
   (If Sametime is already launched, double click to open it and proceed to Step #4.)
   
2. Click Sametime Connect at the top of the list.
   
3. Enter the Sametime password and press Enter.
   
4. Click Options from the menu bar and select Launch at Startup so a check mark appears.

When you restart the computer, Sametime Connect starts automatically. Enter your password when prompted.

 

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Setting up Sametime to launch automatically is very convenient. It is less secure to have Sametime store your username and password. Anyone who logs onto your computer can access the Sametime application on your computer as you.

To set up Sametime to launch automatically when the computer boots up and not prompt you for your Sametime username and password:

1. Click the Start button.
   If Sametime is already launched, double click to open it and proceed to Step #4.
   
2. Click Sametime Connect at the top of the list.
   
3. Enter the Sametime password and press Enter.
   
4. Click Options from the menu bar and select Launch at Startup so a check mark appears.
   
5. Click Options from the menu bar and select Lo gon Information... from the drop down list.
   
6. In the Logon Information tab, enter your password in the text box and verify that a check mark appears in the box next to L og on automatically in the Sametime Server section.
   
7. Click OK.

When you restart the computer, Sametime Connect starts automatically.

 

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Launching Sametime manually gives you complete control to have it open only when you want to launch it. Launching Sametime manually without storing your password is also secure.

To launch Sametime manually:

1. Click the Start button. Sametime icon from the desktop.

2. Click Sametime Connect at the top of the list.

3. Enter your Sametime password when prompted and press Enter.

 

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If you do not want Sametime to launch automatically, you can disable it.

To disable the automatic launch feature for Sametime:

1. Click the Start button.
(If Sametime is already launched, double click to open it and proceed to Step #4.)

2. Click Sametime Connect at the top of the list.
   
3. Enter your Sametime password and press Enter.
   
4. Click Options from the menu bar and select the Launch at Startup option so a check mark no longer appears.
   

Note: If Sametime continues to launch when you restart your computer after completing the steps listed above, remove it from the Windows Startup folder.

Removing Sametime Connect from the Windows Startup folder.

 

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If Sametime continues to launch automatically after you disable the automatic launch feature, remove it from the Windows Startup folder.

To remove Sametime from the Windows Startup folder:

1. Open Windows Explorer.

2. Navigate to c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.

3. Right mouse click on the Sametime Connect icon.

4. Select Delete from the drop down menu.

5. A pop-up window appears asking " Are you sure you want to send 'Sametime Connect' to the Recycle Bin?". Click Yes.

Sametime Connect has been removed from the Windows Startup folder and should no longer automatically launch when the computer is restarted.

 

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Created by the PeopleSoft Knowledge Management Team.
Copyright © 2004 All rights reserved.
Created: sak 08/24/2000
Revised: pmg 09/14/2004
Reviewed: 10/22/2004