how can i disable or remove all the chat programs



"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings YoungAdmin,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, open Norton Antivirus (Right-click on the Norton Antivirus
> icon in the System Tray/Notification Area (by the clock), choose 'Open Norton Antivirus'),
> click Options, then Instant Messenger then uncheck MSN Instant Messenger and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>
> There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
> display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
> supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
> to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
> thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on Windows XP in order for
> MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application
> Sharing, etc.).
>
> MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
> etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
> Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
>
> You can't have a "default user" per say without saving the password, however, to remove the
> saved passport, click the Start Button, then click the Control Panel. Then, click User
> Accounts in the Control Panel. Select the Windows XP account name you're currently logged
> under, and then on the left side of the screen, under Related Tasks, click 'Manage my Network
> Passwords'. In the window that opens, click the Passport.Net\* (Passport) entry and click
> 'Remove'.
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
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>
> "::YoungAdmin::" <ljorge@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:urDIHudaEHA.2576@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I have MSN Messenger 6.2 installed my computer. I have no problem with that
> > program since I installed it and use it to communicate.
> >
> >
> >
> > I also have Windows Messenger Installed my computer. I do not want it. Every
> > time I open Outlook Express or some other program Windows Messenger always
> > open. Even when I tell it not to open it still runs in the back ground. How
> > can I permanently remove this?
> >
> >
> >
> > By the way, what is the difference between MSN and Windows Messenger?
> >
> >
> >
> > Also,
> >
> >
> >
> > On my MSN Messenger 6.2 the default log in is set to auto save the password.
> > How can I change or remove the default user without saving the password?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> >
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> >
> > :: Young Admin AtreyuLohan ::
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