Windows Messenger

[Niloc]

Every time I turn on my computer and select XP, I get this 'Windows Messenger' pop up.

I only have one message for Windows and it cannot be published here!!

How do I get rid of it?

Colin

[Cuban]

I removed Messager from this computer so I can't give you the exact path, but if you open the application, look through the tools/options/settings drop down menus there will be a tick box that asks " Run on opening Windows" or similar, just clear the x from the tick box.

You can remove the application completely using Add or Remove Software from within your Control Panel.

HTH

[Guest Reimar]

Every time I turn on my computer and select XP, I get this 'Windows Messenger' pop up.

I only have one message for Windows and it cannot be published here!!

How do I get rid of it?

Colin

Go to Control Panel ->Ad and Remove Programs and under Windows Components you can disable on one place the MS Messenger.

Cheers.

[Tywais]

The Microsoft way

Another way

Personally I just go to Program Files > Messenger and rename the .exe files to something else such as msmsgs.exe to msmsgs-old.exe

[Niloc]

Thanks guys. I did it through Control Panel, there is so much to remove!! I had no idea it was so easy!!

[webfact]

The Microsoft way

Another way

Personally I just go to Program Files > Messenger and rename the .exe files to something else such as msmsgs.exe to msmsgs-old.exe

I recommend to disable the "Messenger Service" in Administrative Tools/services as well.

In my opinion the instance is otherwise still running in the background

Edited February 4, 2009 by webfact