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Sonoran0706
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August 24th, 2006 19:00
Uninstalling Windows Messenger
I have a new Inspiron 9400 that I am getting set up. I have been able to uninstall almost all of the junk software except for Windows Messenger. I do not see the option in the Uninstall window. I did a search in this forum for the problem & read several suggestions which were dated 2003. MS has made enough changes to XP Home that the suggestions were no longer valid.
My XP Home is completely up to date.
How do I get rid of Messenger & the icon in the task bar?
Thanks.
Scott Whittaker
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Sonaran0706
You have to scroll down past all the ads. You may not be able to do it today as it puts a cookie on your machine.
This is the same function:
Go to Start > Run and type in or copy/paste this command:
RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
Reboot and it will be gone.
Message Edited by chuket on 08-24-200606:54 PM
Sonoran0706
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Posted August 24th, 2006 21:00
Thanks. Unfortunately I did not see a link called "accepted answer" and they want me to pay for a membership.HiGhLaNdEr48
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Posted August 25th, 2006 00:00
You could also use this, http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm.
chuket
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Posted August 24th, 2006 20:00