Windows Messenger Disable

[Clyde Rollins]

I would like to disable Windows Messenger which is
currently being abused by family members. It is part of
the operating system and appears to be protected. Is
there a way it can be disabled without affecting Windows
XP Home Edition.

 

[Guest]

This is how I did it
How do I disable Windows Messenger

In Windows XP

(1) Select "Start
(2) Choose "Control Panel
(3) Choose "Administrative Tools
** note in Windows XP Home edition, Admistrative Tools is in Performance and Maintenc
(4) Choose "Services
(5) Right-click on "Messenger
(6) Select "Stop
To permanently disable Messenger
(7) Right click "Messenger
(8) Select "Properties
(9) Change "Startup Type" to "Disabled" and click "OK