getting rid of messenger

From: Tee (caledonk9_at_accessv.com)
Date: 03/30/04 

Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 00:51:52 -0800

First reboot you computer in safe mode (press F8 at
startup) select command promt mode.
type

      cd\
      cd\program files\messenger
      rename msmsgs.exe,stoploading.exe

By renaming the file it will not load at startup, and if
you ever want to use it just go back and rename it
msmsgs.exe again
You must do this in safe mode or it will not let you
change the file name.

Works for me.
>-----Original Message-----
>how do i get rid of it? i dont use it , but everytime i
log on to the web, it asks me do i want to update. its
really annoying
>.
>

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