Any way to completely get rid of Messenger?

[DefBringer 0]

This horrible little icon repeatedly pops up in my tray every time I launch OutlookExpress DESPITE the fact I configure Outlook to refrain from doing so.

 

I've had this problem with WinME and Win2k as well. How do I WIPE IT OFF my HD?

[maxg 0]

Uninstall it!

Add/Remove Programs, Windows Components.

[Seldzar 0]

You can't uninstall it its not in the windows components.

 

Just go into the messenger options and uncheck Load at startup and run in background options

[EddiE314 0]

actually you can install it, if you edit the sysoc.inf file and remove all the the "hide" 's then you can remove it and MSN Explorer

[DefBringer 0]

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actually you can install it, if you edit the sysoc.inf file and remove all the the "hide" 's then you can remove it and MSN Explorer

No such file found on my HD.

I simply cannot stand programs that run on my computer without my prior approval. Tray memory hogging programs are the work of the DEVIL.

[canonjon 0]

It´s in c:/windows/inf

Ít´s a hidden file

[Kyguy 0]

I just rename the msmgs or whatever exe nice big error in my event logger but I dont mind.

[DefBringer 0]

Very interesting. Despite the fact I've told Windows explorer to show all hidden files, a search on my C:\ drive still did not bring that file up.

 

I found it in C:\windows\inf and I removed the HIDE's

 

Thanks

[DefBringer 0]

Worked like a charm. Thank you very much!

[EddiE314 0]

no prob.