How Do I Disable Windows Messenger V4?

[Keith]

I have Windows Messenger Version 4 installed and I also have MSN
Messenger 7 Beta w/ WinXP pro SP2. How do I uninstall or disable the
loading of V4 Windows messenger? The two programs keep signing into
Messenger service and then I get the pop ups telling me I have signed
out then signed on to .NET or passport. Irritating.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Prevent Windows Messenger from Running on a Windows XP-Based Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302089

Disable/Remove Windows Messenger:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_mess_disable.htm

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


I have Windows Messenger Version 4 installed and I also have MSN
Messenger 7 Beta w/ WinXP pro SP2. How do I uninstall or disable the
loading of V4 Windows messenger? The two programs keep signing into
Messenger service and then I get the pop ups telling me I have signed
out then signed on to .NET or passport. Irritating.