Getting rid of old MSN Messenger

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This is starting to bug me now.How do I get rid of version 4.7, now that I have version 6.1.

Version 4.7 doesn't show in Add/remove programs, but now and again it just shows up in the taskbar.

Should I just simply edit the registry.Please advise before I do anything though.

Thanks

 

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Flex,

...and hi m8 - hope you had a good one...

If you have XP which I seem to remember you do, doesn't messenger come integrated with Outlook or Outlook Express on XP?

I guess some registry hacking may be in order, if you don't have the old version in Add/Remove. Also, get rid of loadqm from the registry as well (and from the program files folder) - it's MS's version of spyware in case you didn't know.

 

By coincidence, I downloaded a wee util today that may be able to help.

Try Magic Tweak - it's a free eval copy (fairly small download) - lets you Add/Remove with power. Also, you can alter Start Up options, and use Task Manager, all from one GUI.

I was well impressed after using it.

HTH

 

Yeah, me wishes :P

Looks good Jak, thanks, will try it.

Thanks

 

I managed to remove msn messenger from outlook express, which is great because it was annoying the heck out of me.

Unfortunatley, can't find a way of removing msn 4.7.Anyway, still looking.
Great utility though.

Thanks

 

Oh well, trust me to do things the hard way!

Nice to know there is something easier out there, though.

 

Hi flex, go to start and then run and tye the following

Code:

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

HTH, Si



BLC.Remove

 

Good lord man, it worked, I tell you it worked

Oh joy

Ta

 

Glad I could help Flex.

 

We're all here to learn, but when you see a piece of genius advice like that, you just have to take your hat off

Nice one, Si

 

Hey it was only a quick google away, I knew it existed as I've used it before but I'll take the compliment as I dont get many.

 

*icon for jaw dropping*

Impressed - that's pretty damn cool!

 

LOL

Would you believe it, it came back with a windows update, dear me.

Don't panic though, zapped it again :snipersm: