Windows Messenger (WXP)

[longtai]

How do I get rid of the Windows Messenger that keep on appearing in the taskbar?
It keep on appearing and prompting me to sign up the windows messenger. How to I get rid of it?

[Dirk_Diggler]

If you're not a big fan of Windows Messenger simply delete the following Registry Key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run\MSMSGS


I'm a newbie, take it easy on me

[Dirk_Diggler]

The only way to remove Microsoft Messenger is to type this in the "Run" box
RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
A re-boot is neccessary to complete the removal


I'm a newbie, take it easy on me

[TonyKlein]

If you don't want to uninstall Messenger, try this:

- Click on the start button and select run.
- Type gpedit.msc in the text box and select OK.
- Navigate through Computer Configuration to Administrative Templates to Windows Components to Windows Messenger.
- Select and enable Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run and Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially.

And here's an option from this site:

<a target="_blank" href=http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/981/>Restrict MSN Instant Messenger</a> (all versions)

Good luck, Tony

[longtai]

A great thanks to all who help me to resolve this persistent problem.

Thanks for the great help!