Can't Delete "Microsoft Websites" from Favorites

[Guest]

I'm using Windows XP Prof, SP2 at work. I use Favorites menu in Windows
Explorer and "Microsoft Websites" is one of the entries. I didn't add it to
Favorites and every time I delete it, it comes back the next time I open
Windows Explorer. It also shows up in IE7 links. How can I make
"Microsoft Websites" disappear permanently from my Favorites list in Windows
Explorer?

 

[PA Bear]

Did you install Windows Live Messenger, Windows Live Mail, Windows Live
Toolbar, Windows Live Writer, or any other Windows Live application?

 

[Guest]

Thanks, PA Bear. I didn't install anything like that but I will check today
and see if I can find them. It's a new computer that our IT profs set up for
me. I'll look in Add/Remove Windows Components? Shall I delete them if I
find any?

 

[Guest]

Better to ASK the IT pro, as there is a GPO implemented on that computer
you may do not have the pe4rmissions/privileges to do such a thing.
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

I checked my computer and found one component named Windows NT Messenger and
deleted that. I did a search for Windows Live and found two files:
logo_windowslive.gif and
http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/al...w.vibrantmedia.com/whatisIntelliTXT.asp?ipid=
I have NOT deleted those.
I ran gpedit.msc and enabled "Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run" and
"Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially".
I then rebooted and "Microsoft Websites" still shows up in my Favorites menu

 

[PA Bear]

Consult your IT profs, please.

Thanks, PA Bear. I didn't install anything like that but I will check
today
and see if I can find them. It's a new computer that our IT profs set up
for
me. I'll look in Add/Remove Windows Components? Shall I delete them if I
find any?