how do i delete windows messenger?

[TL]

i am having trouble deleteing windows messenger from my
computer. it came with norton antivirus 2004 but i dont
need it as i have msn messenger. the reason i cant delete
it is because there is no entry for it in add/remove
programs, and when i try to delete the folder its in it
says access denied and won't let me
any help is greatly appreciated, and could all replies
please be sent to my email address.
many thanks

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings TL,

It didn't come with Norton Antivirus, it came with Windows XP. However, Norton Antivirus is
what's starting it and preventing you from disabling or even removing it. Since it wasn't
bothering you before, simply open Norton Antivirus (Right-click on the Norton Antivirus icon
in the System Tray/Notification Area (by the clock), choose 'Open Norton Antivirus'), click
Options, then Instant Messenger then uncheck MSN Instant Messenger or Windows Messenger and
click OK.
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"TL" > wrote in message
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>i am having trouble deleteing windows messenger from my
> computer. it came with norton antivirus 2004 but i dont
> need it as i have msn messenger. the reason i cant delete
> it is because there is no entry for it in add/remove
> programs, and when i try to delete the folder its in it
> says access denied and won't let me
> any help is greatly appreciated, and could all replies
> please be sent to my email address.
> many thanks

[John]

OK sir so is norton antivirus the thing making messenger
keep on popping holes in my Windows XP firewall? And what
is teredo by the way, it is some port around 3500 and I
always see it get added after my mom visits this website to
view some women.com videos I think.