[RESOLVED] Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
Hi,
Does anyone know how to uninstall Windows Messenger? I know you have to edit a file in notepad but I can't remember which file and what I need to do next. Could someone either post a link to a website that has the uninstall information on it or the information.
TIA
Nightwalker
Re: Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
I have uninstalled Windows Messenger on my laptop using this code:
Code:
'xp_messsenger_remove.vbs - Removes Windows Messenger from Windows XP
'© Doug Knox - 3/30/02
'This code may be freely distributed/modified
'Downloaded from www.dougknox.com
Option Explicit
On Error Resume Next
'Dimension variables
Dim WSHShell, MyBox, p1, q1, rcmd
Dim jobfunc
'Set the Windows Script Host Shell and assign values to variables
Set WSHShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
p1 = "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express\Hide Messenger"
q1 = 2
rcmd = "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove"
'Create or change the Hide Messenger value
WSHShell.RegWrite p1, q1
'Run the uninstall command
WshShell.Run(rcmd)
Just put it in a ".vbs" file and save it! Althought, I am experiencing dejavu I have a feeling that Windows keeps on reinstalling "Windows Messenger" on my laptop. :ehh:
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Originally Posted by NoteMe
Your parents sucks...:D
You will be pleased to know that I am going upgrade from Windows XP. It is finally on its last legs after 5 years. :p
Re: Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
the stock messenger isn't in add/remove in the normal place but it's listed in the "add/remove windows components"
I had to mess with it myself because i use media center and it kept teling me "messenger not found" and the only way to kill this message is to uninstall it. You actually have to remove the component, then install the new one from the microsoft website then uninstall THAT one. What a pain... I have msn messenger instead now.
and by the way, what's the deal with messenger programs refusing to close when you hit the close button? Nearly every other program in the world has a minimize to taskbar button if you want to use it and it makes sense to have one.
Re: Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
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Originally Posted by Lord Orwell
the stock messenger isn't in add/remove in the normal place but it's listed in the "add/remove windows components"
I had to mess with it myself because i use media center and it kept teling me "messenger not found" and the only way to kill this message is to uninstall it. You actually have to remove the component, then install the new one from the microsoft website then uninstall THAT one. What a pain... I have msn messenger instead now.
Yeah, that was the first method I used back in 2003 when I started this thread. I then found the above code to automatically remove messenger from Windows XP. At least with Windows Vista messenger is not included you have to actually download it. :)
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and by the way, what's the deal with messenger programs refusing to close when you hit the close button? Nearly every other program in the world has a minimize to taskbar button if you want to use it and it makes sense to have one.
Don't know! Maybe it is for easy access, but for who is the question, they could be spying on us through messenger.
Re: Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
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Originally Posted by Nightwalker83
Yeah, that was the first method I used back in 2003 when I started this thread. I then found the above code to automatically remove messenger from Windows XP. At least with Windows Vista messenger is not included you have to actually download it. :)
Don't know! Maybe it is for easy access, but for who is the question, they could be spying on us through messenger.
that's because vista comes with msn live, which has a better messenger.
Re: Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
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Originally Posted by Lord Orwell
that's because vista comes with msn live, which has a better messenger.
Ergo:
Code:
If Vista.Windows.enabled = true then
all.Windows.version - Windows.version (Vista) = msgbox("Fail!").
End if
:lol: :eek:
Re: Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightwalker83
Ergo:
Code:
If Vista.Windows.enabled = true then
all.Windows.version - Windows.version (Vista) = msgbox("Fail!").
End if
:lol: :eek:
BRAINWASHED! :mad:
Vista is worth the money, even if you are merely buying it for the media center. Sideshow is also an overlooked feature that is incredibly useful, especially when partnered with media center. I am buying a smart phone next month that has windows mobile 6 on it. $99. They make sideshow software for mobile 5 and 6, turning your phone into a 2-way remote control through bluetooth. Imagine serving video from your main system to any system in your house through a simple coax network and you can use the phone as a remote from any of those rooms and view guide listings on it, etc. Plus since i've carefully purchased my upgrades to ensure i always have an Asus or HP motherboard, my oem disk validates just fine with no phone-home.
It's all about what you use it for. DX10 is one thing, but my chipset has a lot of features that all require vista, such as dual-head. Of course my motherboard is a media center builder's dream:
http://www.asus.com/999/images/products/2252/back.jpg
it's my latest kick. I am mounting this bad-boy inside an old phillips cd-interactive.
Re: Uninstall Windows Messenger (Resolved)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Orwell
Vista is worth the money, even if you are merely buying it for the media center.
Yeah, I've installed Vista Ultimate on my pc because XP decided to give up the ghost after 5 years.