Windows messenger uninstall

[geotso]

Hi

I've tried to remove Windows Messenger, editing the sysoc.inf file (by
deleting the "hide" from "msmsgs=..." entry). However, when I open
Windows Components dialog box there are two components named Windows
Messenger.

Which one must I remove? The one with the icon that is the same with
that in the tray? Or must I remove both?

Thanks

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Select the item which does not show as 0 KB.

The Windows Messenger entry with a green icon "hides" access to Windows
Messenger
The Windows Messenger entry with a grey icon removes Windows Messenger

To know more, you may read the lines in these two INF files
msmsgs.inf (Contains the routines to uninstall / reinstall Messenger)
WMAccess.inf (Contains the routines to hide / show Messenger)

 

[geotso]

Select the item which does not show as 0 KB.

The Windows Messenger entry with a green icon "hides" access to Windows
Messenger
The Windows Messenger entry with a grey icon removes Windows Messenger

To know more, you may read the lines in these two INF files
msmsgs.inf (Contains the routines to uninstall / reinstall Messenger)
WMAccess.inf (Contains the routines to hide / show Messenger)

OK, got it. Thanks.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome.