How do I uninstall Windows Messenger?

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there is sort of a way to uninstall the 2009 version of windows live messenger.

my computer go to tools, folder options and then view, show hidden files and folders

then search for messenger in the files and folders on my computer and then follow the path that is found for those files. i.e. c/documents and settings/windows live messenger. [that was just as an example]

then you just delete the messenger files you want to delete, so it wont delete windows live mail or any other windows live programs unless you want to.

I understand that MSN 2009 doesn't come with an uninstaller, so you have to type or copy and paste the following into the "run" commend.

If you do not know what's a run commend, click the start button and you should see "Run".

Click "run".

Once you see the small box, copy and paste the following that it will start the uninstaller of Windows Live Messenger 2009.

msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}

Just copy and paste it and the uninstaller will start.

The last step Worked!!!!!
Click "run"
msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}
Just copy and paste it and the uninstaller will start.
than kyou very much
madmaxsrb

ive deleted it but now i am trying to download windows live messenger 8.5, the one i used to have, but i cant seem to a good download

msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}

this step work great thanks to the aouther

Go to "Control Panel" and select "Add & Remove", uninstal all the 'Messenger Live' programs, then go to CCleaner to get 'msn messenger' out of the 'Start Up' list. Then select 'Registry' on CCleanup to remove all the 'left behind' programs. Now restart the computer and open Explorer (not Mozilla!), go to filehippo.com to download the previous version of msn messenger: [broken link removed] click on 'download here' and RUN the installation program. this work for me and i got my old msn back today

Yes this step is working fine
msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}

Thanks you so much

msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}

Works great thanks...

thank you are a star m8t

thank u!!!
this really works!!

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