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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?
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
Funny. That's exactly what the article you just commented on says.
Posted by: Leo Notenboom at September 6, 2006 10:45 PMTo remove or uninstall the windows messenger, download the Remove Windows Messenger tool from http://www.diskdatarecovery.net/remove-windows-messenger
Posted by: Alex Stuart at November 9, 2006 8:34 AMThat tool is *unnecessary*. Please read the article above or visit this article: http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_uninstall_windows_messenger.html
You don't need to download anything to remove messenger.
Posted by: Leo Notenboom at November 9, 2006 9:39 AMI run Windows XP with out the service packs. I had Windows Messenger and this is how i got rid of it......MYCOMPUTER...C;DRIVE>>>PROGRAMS...right
click on the Windows Messenger icon AND chose properties to make sure it was an application i first deleted the application because if you try to delete the file first the computer will tell you that other programs are using Windows Messenger. I wiped the App. from trash and then deleted the folder and wiped it from the trash also all done!!!try it it might work for you!!
Posted by: hiteckcleadus at July 19, 2005 03:36 PM
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THIS WORKED FOR ME...
Posted by: mbl12pk at September 11, 2007 3:56 PMThanks hiteckcleadus
Someone set up a Windows messenger account on my PC with his login name as default. I can't get rid of it and I cannot get rid of his dropdown login either, despite following your instructions to the letter. The Add/Remove Windows components button just hasn't worked. In any case, I don't necessarily want to get rid of Messenger; I just want to get rid of his account everytime I open Messenger up. How do I do that? Any ideas.
Posted by: Richard Field at October 17, 2007 1:57 PMEven 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 PMHi 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 PMthe delete command was RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
Posted by: Ricco at February 19, 2009 5:34 PMI 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 PMI 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