Re: Getting rid of windows messenger

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From: Gary Tsang (garyDELETE_at_MEaumha.org)
Date: 02/15/04


Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 16:11:21 -0500

Hi,

To Prevent Windows Messenger from Running on a Windows XP-Based Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302089&Product=WinMsgr

When you do this your Windows Messenger won't show up in your taskbar
anymore

However if you want to completely remove/uninstall Windows Messenger from
Windows XP can be found at this website made by Jonathan Kay.
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7

Follow the steps and the pictures that the website has and you shouldn't
have anymore problems. Uninstalling Windows Messenger can disable some of
the messenger features such as Whiteboard Sharing, and others on MSN
Messenger if you're using that.

-- 
Gary Tsang
Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
"David" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:10ee801c3f3ff$5663ffb0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> How do I get rid of windows messenger.  I don't want it
> and don't use it.I can't find it in the control panel
> under "add and remove" software.  I keep getting pop-ups
> to update it when I log on line.  It's an annoyance that
> I can do without
>
> TIA
> David


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