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Summary: Windows Messenger 4.7 can be removed, but since it's a part of Windows, it's in the Windows Components part of Add/Remove programs.

How do I get rid of Messenger 4.7?

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I'll assume you mean Windows Messenger 4.7, not to be confused with MSN Messenger.

To remove Windows Messenger, go to Control Panel, select Add or Remove Programs, select Add/Remove Windows Components, and uncheck Windows Messenger.

For what it's worth, uninstalling might not be necessary. Consider configuring Windows Messenger not to start up when you log in. That's a simple checkbox in Windows Messenger's options.

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Article C1954 - May 28, 2004

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Even though the other methods listed here WILL work, it's more effort than what is necessary. WHAT is necessary is exactly what Leo listed at first. Go to ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS, ADD/REMOVE WINDOWS COMPONENTS, and clear the check box beside Windows Messenger. Click OK, and after it runs it's little marathon, Messenger is all gone!

Posted by: Mike at June 11, 2008 4:17 PM

Hi i inserted the run command and htis delted windows messenger is there a command i can enter again to get back windows messenger?

Posted by: Ricco at February 19, 2009 5:31 PM

the delete command was RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

Posted by: Ricco at February 19, 2009 5:34 PM

I have tried to use messenger and i always get the same answer. wrong email or wrong pass word . I have followed there instructions .and then they say I have tried to many times and they will not connect me even when I tried another email address

Posted by: vern at March 5, 2009 9:31 PM

I have Window live messenger and my problem is when I sign into a pop up comes on saying new version must be update with Yes/No question. I click no and it still coming on when I sin into my MSn live messenger. Do I have to update the version if I dont need it. Please help. Thanks.

Posted by: Ali at November 6, 2009 12:48 PM
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