Re: Annoying Windows Messenger update notice

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From: Dalia e tony (famalica_at_mediom.qc.ca)
Date: 04/05/04 

Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2004 03:11:42 -0700

well you can try this....
start --> run --> type this : RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
this will remove your windows messenger
"Fleur" <fleur@cox.net> wrote in message
news:lz2cc.153094$cx5.41870@fed1read04...
> Thank you for the reply. I followed your directions, but the "Stop" option
> was grayed out on my screen. I reset the Startup Type which was marked as
> "disabled" to "manual" which then allowed the grayed out area to become
> clear, but the Service Status was already marked as "Stopped."
>
> None of this helped. Whenever Outlook Express starts, this annoying
Windows
> Messenger update message is still occurring. Any other ideas?
>
> Thanks, Fleur.
>
> "R.S.Manikandan" <manikandanr@maa.brigade.com> wrote in message
> news:eBkqyHqGEHA.3032@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Perform the following steps to resolve the issue.
> >
> > 1. Click Start->Control Panel
> > 2. Click Performance and Maintenance
> > 3. Click Administrative Tools
> > 4. Double click Services
> > 5. Scroll down and highlight "Messenger"
> > 6. Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
> > 7. Click the STOP button.
> > 8. Select Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
> > 9. Click OK
> > --
> > Regards,
> > R.S.Manikandan
> > "Fleur" <fleur@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:ht0cc.152911$cx5.111178@fed1read04...
> > > How can I get rid of this Windows Messenger update notice that appears
> > > whenever my computer reboots? I have searched in Microsoft and
Messenger
> > > pages, but all I can find are instructions on how to suppress
Messenger,
> > > which I have already done. I use Outlook Express, so only suppressed
> > > Messenger and did not remove it. I also use Norton AV and firewall.
Now,
> > > just starting about a week ago, I am getting these update messages but
> > can't
> > > find where to stop them.
> > >
> > > The message reads: "A newer version is available. You must install the
> > newer
> > > version in order to continue. Would you like to do this now?
> > > Yes ?? No ?? OK "
> > >
> > > Thanks for your help. Fleur
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

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