want to remove it from my ma,s pc as it is driving her mad
2006-09-13 10:19:37 · 14 answers · asked by sharky69 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Windows Messenger is a Windows component that can be removed through Add/Remove Programs, Windows Components. However, you are not likely to get rid of it for all times. Some Windows updates and some Microsoft programs will re-install it for you! Just bow to the fact that Microsoft knows what is best for you (mainframe mentality) and live with it.
You can keep it from starting with Windows using MSConfig or utilities such as PC Magazine's Startup Cop Pro, but even there, it sometimes gets reset.
2006-09-13 10:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by michaelroder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
START - then set program access and defaults - then add remove windows programs and components - find windows messenger and uncheck the box. If it's not there, it can be hidden! Try the link below - that may tell you how to find the file that hides it. When you find the file - you find the line with windows messenger in and remove the word hide.
2006-09-13 17:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way is to find the Windows Messenger folder on your hard drive, either in the Windows Folder or the Programs Folder, right click on it and rename it calling it something unusual such as WWT.jpeg. When Windows restarts, it will look for the folder, won't be able to find it, and it won't load. Also, view the link below from Microsoft.
2006-09-13 17:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On Windows 2000 Pro (dont Know XP) Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services>Messenger set 'startup type to Disabled. This my also be true for XP.
2006-09-13 17:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that shyt use to drive me krazie to. exit out of the program. if you cant uninstall it from the add/remove programs. just go and delete the program files folder for it. double click on your hard drive, double click on program files folder, delete the folder called "messenger". might want to open that folder first and see whats inside of it just to verify for yourself that its the correct folder. if windows says that mmsgr or something similar is in use and cant b deleted, press ctrl+alt+del to access the task manager and stop that file from running & then try to delete the folder / file again.
2006-09-13 17:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by black_ca_scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
open the start menu go onto windows messenger scroll across n down to uninstall then follow instructions
2006-09-13 17:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by EMMAL H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Lite software, download it at cnet.com or tucows.com
Easier : click START, then CONTROL Panel, then go to :
Add / remove programs.
Once open click ADD/REMOVE WIINDOWS components.
Scroll down the list till you see WINDOWS MESSENGER.
remove the hook in the window next to eat and close.
WINDOWS LITE has a number of good functions, so it may be worthwhile to install it.
2006-09-13 17:25:58 · answer #7 · answered by aheneghana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to Add/remove programs the click on "windows components" and find it within the list
2006-09-13 17:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsashko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just type in windows messenger uninstaller into your web browser,you should find a suitable program.
2006-09-13 17:25:07 · answer #9 · answered by srobert4275 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its windows messeneger then you need to go into "control panel" then "add/remove programmes" then at the side of the list you will see "add/remove window components"
It will be in there
2006-09-13 17:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by damien r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋