Remove XP Messenger:

[JGM]

I received this tip from Tim on the newsgroup.........It is great and so I
wanted to pass it on for those of you who see little or no use for messenger
(A non issue with many of us who have no need for it)
go to..... http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=260

Best regards JGM

 

[Willit]

Sure you can, If you want it back re-install it.

Windows messenger;

http://messenger.jonathankay.com/step1.aspx?ID=7

Windows Messenger Service:

If you don't want it or need it or the Alerter Service
Delete it. Most don't, unless you are on a network, other
than your own. The Alerter Service is used on a network to
send virus alerts. You have to be on a network before
either have any use.

To Delete the Messenger Service:

Go to Start/Run/CMD and type in: sc delete messenger.
Reboot.

or

Or go to Start/Run/Regedit and go to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\
Messengerservice Delete Key. You can export it in case you
want it again,
then delete. Reboot