Uninstalling Messenger

[RFJ]

I'm trying to remove Windows Messenger via Control Panel/Add-Remove
Programs/Add-Remove Windows components.

The first thing I'm asked to do is insert the XP CD which I do. Then I get
an error message saying that 'Setup cannot copy zClientm.ex_'

If I hit the browse button the cd opens in the \i386 folder and I can see
the required file.

Retrying has no effect - nor does trying to remove messenger in safe mode or
restricted start-up.

OS has SP2 with all the latest updates and fixes. I'm logged on as
administrator.

Any idea on what's happening and how I can overcome it. (In particular is
there an old instal script that is looking to load a file that is nothing to
do with messenger when I'm trying to uninstall MSM.)

TIA

 

[Rich Barry]

Check at Kelly's http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm Select M
and scroll to Messenger.

 

[de Graff]

Why not just disable it in the services applet? Or are you referring to
msmsgs.exe which is a different anumal?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

[[This is a Visual Basic Script file which will remove Windows® Messenger
from Windows® XP. It will also adjust your System Registry to prevent a long
delay when opening Outlook Express when Windows Messenger is removed or
disabled.]]
Remove Windows Messenger
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[RFJ]

Thanks to all for the suggestions. Unfortunately none worked

Having played around a bit more I can't seem to add or remove anything in my
windows configuration without the error message 'Setup cannot copy
zClientm.ex_'
coming up.

I'll repost another message.

Cheers

Rob

Non

[[This is a Visual Basic Script file which will remove Windows® Messenger
from Windows® XP. It will also adjust your System Registry to prevent a
long
delay when opening Outlook Express when Windows Messenger is removed or
disabled.]]
Remove Windows Messenger
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I'm trying to remove Windows Messenger via Control Panel/Add-Remove
Programs/Add-Remove Windows components.

The first thing I'm asked to do is insert the XP CD which I do. Then I
get
an error message saying that 'Setup cannot copy zClientm.ex_'

If I hit the browse button the cd opens in the \i386 folder and I can see
the required file.

Retrying has no effect - nor does trying to remove messenger in safe mode
or restricted start-up.

OS has SP2 with all the latest updates and fixes. I'm logged on as
administrator.

Any idea on what's happening and how I can overcome it. (In particular is
there an old instal script that is looking to load a file that is nothing
to do with messenger when I'm trying to uninstall MSM.)

TIA

 

[de Graff]

Why uninstall? Just go into the services applet (services.msc) and set the
startup type to disabled.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

zClientm.ex_ is the compressed version of zClientm.exe.

zClientm.exe is a process belonging to the Microsoft Gaming Zone which
allows you to play games on the Internet on Zone.com's website.


Remove any Internet Games...

How To Add or Remove a Windows Component in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307894

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thanks to all for the suggestions. Unfortunately none worked

Having played around a bit more I can't seem to add or remove anything in
my windows configuration without the error message 'Setup cannot copy
zClientm.ex_'
coming up.

I'll repost another message.

Cheers

Rob

Non

[[This is a Visual Basic Script file which will remove Windows® Messenger
from Windows® XP. It will also adjust your System Registry to prevent a
long
delay when opening Outlook Express when Windows Messenger is removed or
disabled.]]
Remove Windows Messenger
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I'm trying to remove Windows Messenger via Control Panel/Add-Remove
Programs/Add-Remove Windows components.

The first thing I'm asked to do is insert the XP CD which I do. Then I
get
an error message saying that 'Setup cannot copy zClientm.ex_'

If I hit the browse button the cd opens in the \i386 folder and I can
see the required file.

Retrying has no effect - nor does trying to remove messenger in safe
mode or restricted start-up.

OS has SP2 with all the latest updates and fixes. I'm logged on as
administrator.

Any idea on what's happening and how I can overcome it. (In particular
is there an old instal script that is looking to load a file that is
nothing to do with messenger when I'm trying to uninstall MSM.)

TIA

 

[eugene]

I'm trying to remove Windows Messenger via Control Panel/Add-Remove
Programs/Add-Remove Windows components.

The first thing I'm asked to do is insert the XP CD which I do. Then I
get
an error message saying that 'Setup cannot copy zClientm.ex_'

If I hit the browse button the cd opens in the \i386 folder and I can
see
the required file.

Retrying has no effect - nor does trying to remove messenger in safe
mode or
restricted start-up.

OS has SP2 with all the latest updates and fixes. I'm logged on as
administrator.

Any idea on what's happening and how I can overcome it. (In particular
is
there an old instal script that is looking to load a file that is
nothing to
do with messenger when I'm trying to uninstall MSM.)

TIA

Just experienced the same problem. Go to Add/Remove Windows
Components, click on "Accessories/Utilities" then click the details
button. Click on games and uncheck "internet games". Once you have
removed the internet games you shouldn't encounter the problem again.

 

[Guest]

I just downloaded the script from that link. When I clicked on the file to
run the script, the popup window started flashing and a loud static sound
came through my speakers. I had to shut down the computer to get it to stop.

Any ideas why this happened?