How to get rid of windows messenger..need help

[ECUHITMAN]

I typed this:

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%INFmsmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

with the expectation that it would uninstall windows messenger in XP. But all I get is "error: could not locate INF file 'c:\windowsinfmsmsgs.inf'." Any suggestions on how I can get rid of this, because it seems microsoft has made it a little more difficult to get rid of their product...

I am not sure it matters but I have XP Professional with service pack 1

Thanks

 

[Bojax]

I've always used XP Anti-spy

 

[KeyserSoze]

Well, you have every right to uninstall it, but I find that people always need help, so I use Remote Assistance through Messenger, and so I kept it on.

If you don't want it automatically opening everytime Windows Starts, or when you visit certain MSN sites, OR when you start Outlook, just change the name of the folder from "Messenger" to "Messenger_OFF" or something like that, just change it. It'll give you some sort of error message, how this might affect other programs and/or users. Disregard that. (But bear in mind, that it would affect other users if you are doing this as the administrator.)


If you want it removed COMPLETELY, then go here: TweakXP: Search String Messenger

It's got a few tips/suggestions on what you could do.




KeyserSoze

 

[Slogun]

Three ways that I have on file:

How can I remove Windows Messenger?

(1)Open C:\WINDOWS\inf\sysoc.inf
(start, run, notepad c:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf)


and change
msmsgs=msgrocm.dll,OcEntry,msmsgs.inf,hide,7 to msmsgs=msgrocm.dll,OcEntry,msmsgs.inf,7

Then use Add/Remove Windows Components to remove messenger.



(2)Or you could Start -> Run -> RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove



(3)Do you want to totally disable MSN Messenger? If so, go to Start->Run->GPEDIT.MSC

+Computer Configuration
+Administrative Templates
+Windows Components

Double click - "Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run"
Select "Enabled".