Want to get rid of MSN Messenger

[Robert]

Recently the MSN Messenger has appeared on my system tray and it
periodically pops up telling me that I need an important security update. I
don't actually use MSN Messenger, and having it there is probably an
unnecessary security risk. How do I get rid of it so its not running on my
system tray - or better still - how do I eradicate it from my system?

 

[Ramesh]

MSN Messenger: you can uninstall from Add/Remove programs applet.
If you are referring to Windows Messenger (comes with XP), visit this link
for uninstalltion procedure:

How to Uninstall Windows Messenger from Windows XP
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7

 

[Willit]

If you added MSN Messenger you should be able to remove it
with a add/remove. If you're trying to remove Windows
Messenger try this.

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

 

[S.Sengupta]

-----Original Message-----
Recently the MSN Messenger has appeared on my system tray and it
periodically pops up telling me that I need an important security update. I
don't actually use MSN Messenger, and having it there is probably an
unnecessary security risk. How do I get rid of it so its not running on my
system tray - or better still - how do I eradicate it from my system?


.

Hello!
1. shut down messenger if it's running
2. start
3. run

Type or paste the following command into the run dialogue box:

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

Now just click the "OK" button and messenger will uninstall
itself. This doesn't just prevent it from running, but
get's it off your PC.

With regards,
ssg/pronetworks.org