Windows Messenger

I have a problem with Windows Messenger. For some reason I do not have
complete use of it.

I would like to uninstall the (old) program and start again but the program
is not listed in the listing for 'Add and Remove' from Control Panel.

Can I safely 'delete' it from the Programs list and then download the latest
version of Messenger via the hotmail site?

Your help would be welcome.

Gerry Fisk wrote:

> I have a problem with Windows Messenger. For some reason I do not have
> complete use of it.

What exactly do you mean?



>
> I would like to uninstall the (old) program and start again but the
> program is not listed in the listing for 'Add and Remove' from Control
> Panel.

It is, under Add/Remove Windows Components but you can't uninstall it, it
just removes access.

"Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
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Gerry Fisk wrote:

> I have a problem with Windows Messenger. For some reason I do not have
> complete use of it.

What exactly do you mean?

I am unable to link to any of my contacts to email them via the Messnger
link.

>
> I would like to uninstall the (old) program and start again but the
> program is not listed in the listing for 'Add and Remove' from Control
> Panel.

It is, under Add/Remove Windows Components but you can't uninstall it, it
just removes access.

If it were removed, is it not possible to replace it by installing a later
version?

Here is a little utility which can do this for you:

http://www.topshareware.com/Windows...nload-16934.htm

Hope this help, let us know!

"Gerry Fisk" wrote:

>
> "Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
> news:O5LDl1BVHHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Gerry Fisk wrote:
>
> > I have a problem with Windows Messenger. For some reason I do not have
> > complete use of it.
>
> What exactly do you mean?
>
> I am unable to link to any of my contacts to email them via the Messnger
> link.
>
> >
> > I would like to uninstall the (old) program and start again but the
> > program is not listed in the listing for 'Add and Remove' from Control
> > Panel.
>
> It is, under Add/Remove Windows Components but you can't uninstall it, it
> just removes access.
>
> If it were removed, is it not possible to replace it by installing a later
> version?
>
>
>
>

Hi Gerry,

I believe Gordon is mistaken. If it only removed access, and not the
component, why would Disk Cleanup list it as an option to recover more disk
space?
See: Add/Remove Windows Components
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307894

--
Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://www.aumha.org/


"Gerry Fisk" <gmd2735@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
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|
| "Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
| news:O5LDl1BVHHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| Gerry Fisk wrote:
|
| > I have a problem with Windows Messenger. For some reason I do not have
| > complete use of it.
|
| What exactly do you mean?
|
| I am unable to link to any of my contacts to email them via the Messnger
| link.
|
| >
| > I would like to uninstall the (old) program and start again but the
| > program is not listed in the listing for 'Add and Remove' from Control
| > Panel.
|
| It is, under Add/Remove Windows Components but you can't uninstall it, it
| just removes access.
|
| If it were removed, is it not possible to replace it by installing a later
| version?
|
|
|

Curt Christianson wrote:

> Hi Gerry,
>
> I believe Gordon is mistaken. If it only removed access,

The dialog box at the bottom says "removes access from the start menu" -
just like the IE6 one does......

Many thanks to you all.

Gerry.

"Curt Christianson" <curtchristnsn@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
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Hi Gerry,

I believe Gordon is mistaken. If it only removed access, and not the
component, why would Disk Cleanup list it as an option to recover more disk
space?
See: Add/Remove Windows Components
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307894

--
Curt

http://dundats.mvps.org/
http://www.aumha.org/


"Gerry Fisk" <gmd2735@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
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|
| "Gordon" <gbplinux@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message
| news:O5LDl1BVHHA.996@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
| Gerry Fisk wrote:
|
| > I have a problem with Windows Messenger. For some reason I do not have
| > complete use of it.
|
| What exactly do you mean?
|
| I am unable to link to any of my contacts to email them via the Messnger
| link.
|
| >
| > I would like to uninstall the (old) program and start again but the
| > program is not listed in the listing for 'Add and Remove' from Control
| > Panel.
|
| It is, under Add/Remove Windows Components but you can't uninstall it, it
| just removes access.
|
| If it were removed, is it not possible to replace it by installing a later
| version?
|
|
|