How The **** Do You Uninstall Msn 4.7?

NaigelNaigel Join Date: 2003-07-23 Member: 18376Members, Constellation
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<div class="IPBDescription">Read on please.</div> I have windows xp pro, apparently msn 4.7 is installed. I never use it but it still starts and logs in every time I get into windows. I've already turned off the option "start when windows starts", and that did not help. Than I went to software, but it just isn't in the list.

So how the **** do I get it removed? It annoys me sooooooooo much.
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  • CyndaneCyndane Join Date: 2003-11-15 Member: 22913Members
    Easily, go to start menu, go to run and type msconfig, on the very right hand sided tab where it says (startup items) and lists a nice long list, uncheck it.
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  • VarsityVarsity Join Date: 2004-01-29 Member: 25687Members
    You can uninstall Windows Messenger (not Windows' messenger Lanfear was talking about, which is something completely different but still very useful to get rid of) <a href='http://www.tweakxp.com/tweak2089.aspx' target='_blank'>here</a>. I had to do both methods to get rid of it. If you use Outlook Express, you should do <a href='http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=108' target='_blank'>this</a> too.
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  • NaigelNaigel Join Date: 2003-07-23 Member: 18376Members, Constellation
    I don't know if I have service pack 1 installed. The site said:

    Control Panel
    Add / Remove Programs
    Click on "Add/Remove Windows Components" on the left
    UNcheck "Windows Messenger"
    Click "NEXT"
    Click "Finish"
    Reboot

    UNcheck "...", is MSN Explorer the same?

    I do NOT use Outlook... I never have.

    Thanks for the site, by the way.
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  • VarsityVarsity Join Date: 2004-01-29 Member: 25687Members
    What? This is MSN Explorer you want to remove?

    (Check for sp1 by right-clicking on my computer > properties. It will tell you in the 'system' list)
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  • NaigelNaigel Join Date: 2003-07-23 Member: 18376Members, Constellation
    No, I want MSN 4.7 removed. But I don't see that in the list. So I'm asking: is Explorer the same?
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  • JezpuhJezpuh Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15157Banned
    Just download MSN 6.0 and overwrite it :\
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  • NaigelNaigel Join Date: 2003-07-23 Member: 18376Members, Constellation
    I got 6.1 installed, but 4.7 is still here. And it starts every time I get into Windows.
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  • JezpuhJezpuh Join Date: 2003-04-03 Member: 15157Banned
    Then open it, go options, and de-check the box that asks you if you want it to be started when windows starts. It'll still be there, but its only like 1mb. Not that much of a problem.
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  • StarchyStarchy Join Date: 2003-04-21 Member: 15727Members, Constellation
    You don't! Muahah the Ms plague continues...
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  • KungFuSquirrelKungFuSquirrel Basher of Muttons Join Date: 2002-01-26 Member: 103Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    mwuahaha, I went the hardcore way and just deleted the executable file. Run that, *****!
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  • weggyweggy Join Date: 2003-06-04 Member: 16998Members
    Yeah, thats what I would do. Delete the exe.

    Suck it MS!
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  • CForresterCForrester P0rk(h0p Join Date: 2002-10-05 Member: 1439Members, Constellation
    Put this in the Run box:

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

    And press "OK". That'll uninstall it.
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  • Dr_ShaggyDr_Shaggy Join Date: 2002-09-26 Member: 1340Members, Constellation
    Messenger is built into the operating system and can't be separated, like media player and internet explorer are. If you don't believe me, just search for info on any of Microsoft's anti-trust lawsuits. <i>Windows can't exist without an instant messenger attached to it!</i>
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  • VarsityVarsity Join Date: 2004-01-29 Member: 25687Members
    Funny, it manages it on my box. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • AkalamanaiaAkalamanaia Join Date: 2003-01-04 Member: 11833Members
    <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo--> I didnt have MSN when i first got Windows Xp, and i could delete it when i want....
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  • CronosCronos Join Date: 2002-10-18 Member: 1542Members
    Clarification: MSN Instant Messenger; NOT MSN the annoying thing that comes at the worst times asking you to buy condoms or other inappropriate products and will only let you get rid of it by clicking the OK button.


    Unless I'm wrong...
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  • AkalamanaiaAkalamanaia Join Date: 2003-01-04 Member: 11833Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Cronos+Mar 4 2004, 02:50 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cronos @ Mar 4 2004, 02:50 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Clarification: MSN Instant Messenger; NOT MSN the annoying thing that comes at the worst times asking you to buy condoms or other inappropriate products and will only let you get rid of it by clicking the OK button.


    Unless I'm wrong... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    yes i meant the MSN Instant Messanger..
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  • CronosCronos Join Date: 2002-10-18 Member: 1542Members
    Deleting the exe is the fastest way of ridding yourself of that plague.

    Personally, I use Trillian for my IM needs...
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