windows messenger [Archive]

fallen

July 18th 04, 05:54 AM

is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to
fix this???....plz help

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 18th 04, 01:54 PM

Greetings Fallen,

Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).

Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
but it will let it stay out of your way.

Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.

If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
instructions here:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"fallen" > wrote in message
...
> is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> this???....plz help

fallen

July 18th 04, 03:47 PM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
>
> hey, thanks allot!

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 18th 04, 08:19 PM

Hi Fallen,

You're very welcome =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"fallen" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>>
>> hey, thanks allot!

Forkliftman

July 22nd 04, 08:29 AM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 22nd 04, 08:33 AM

Greetings Fallen,

Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).

Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
but it will let it stay out of your way.

Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.

If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
instructions here:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"fallen" > wrote in message
...
> is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> this???....plz help

Forkliftman

July 22nd 04, 08:43 AM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Forkliftman

July 22nd 04, 08:43 AM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 22nd 04, 08:51 AM

Greetings Fallen,

Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).

Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
but it will let it stay out of your way.

Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.

If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
instructions here:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"fallen" > wrote in message
...
> is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> this???....plz help

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 22nd 04, 08:51 AM

Greetings Fallen,

Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).

Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
but it will let it stay out of your way.

Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.

If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
instructions here:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"fallen" > wrote in message
...
> is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> this???....plz help

fallen

July 22nd 04, 09:49 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
>
> hey, thanks allot!

fallen

July 22nd 04, 10:09 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
>
> hey, thanks allot!

fallen

July 22nd 04, 10:09 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
>
> hey, thanks allot!

Forkliftman

July 22nd 04, 01:59 PM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 22nd 04, 02:00 PM

Greetings Fallen,

Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).

Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
but it will let it stay out of your way.

Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.

If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
instructions here:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"fallen" > wrote in message
...
> is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> this???....plz help

fallen

July 22nd 04, 02:22 PM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
>
> hey, thanks allot!

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 03:08 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 03:08 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 03:08 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 03:08 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 03:08 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 03:08 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 03:08 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Forkliftman

July 24th 04, 05:17 PM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Forkliftman

July 24th 04, 05:17 PM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Forkliftman

July 24th 04, 05:17 PM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

amdiaz

July 24th 04, 06:43 PM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Forkliftman

July 24th 04, 07:46 PM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Forkliftman

July 24th 04, 10:38 PM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Forkliftman

July 24th 04, 10:38 PM

I do not have the option to uncheck "run this program when windows starts" with windows messenger. I notice that it is always running (or at least it is always loaded according to windows task manager) and has a tendancy to keep signing me in automaticall
y. I find this very annoying and would like to know how to disable it completly.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi Fallen,
>
> You're very welcome =)
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Fallen,
> >>
> >> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> >> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
> >> no
> >> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> >> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> >> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
> >>
> >> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
> >> then
> >> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
> >> this
> >> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> >> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
> >> Messenger
> >> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> >> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> >> but it will let it stay out of your way.
> >>
> >> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> >> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
> >> to
> >> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
> >>
> >> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> >> instructions here:
> >> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> ____________________________________________
> >> Jonathan Kay
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> >> Associate Expert
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> >> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> >>
> >>
> >> "fallen" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> >> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
> >> > messenger
> >> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> >> > this???....plz help
> >>
> >>
> >> hey, thanks allot!
>
>
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 06:17 AM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 06:17 AM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 06:17 AM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 06:17 AM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 06:17 AM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 06:17 AM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 08:08 PM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 26th 04, 11:10 PM

Hi,

Great =)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.

"amdiaz" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>> thank you for this posting ...i disabled program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe through the
>> norton antivirus and it is not popping up any more ......thank you

ja8109

January 21st 06, 06:12 AM

I've followed your instructions about uninstalling MSN messenger but nnow I
can't reinstall it again. Any suggestions please.

thank you very much.
ja

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Fallen,
>
> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will no
> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>
> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start, then
> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run this
> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows Messenger
> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>
> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>
>
> "fallen" > wrote in message
> ...
> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows messenger
> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
> > this???....plz help
>
>
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

January 22nd 06, 01:39 AM

Greetings,

What happens when you try to install it (error messages, etc.)?

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

"ja8109" > wrote in message
...
> I've followed your instructions about uninstalling MSN messenger but nnow I
> can't reinstall it again. Any suggestions please.
>
> thank you very much.
> ja
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Fallen,
>>
>> Although you can forcibly remove Windows Messenger, if you do, features like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing within MSN Messenger 6.x and Windows will
>> no
>> longer work. As well, some applications that specifically call on Messenger (like for
>> example Outlook Express) will appear to freeze or refuse to load as they try to start
>> Messenger (you can however, turn off this functionality to fix this problem).
>>
>> Instead, you can simply disable Windows Messenger. To do so, open it up (click Start,
>> then
>> Run, type "msmsgs" and click OK), click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and uncheck 'Run
>> this
>> Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on
>> version) as well as 'Allow this program to run in the background' or 'Allow Windows
>> Messenger
>> to run in the background' (depending on version). This won't remove Windows Messenger, so
>> features like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard and Application Sharing will continue to work,
>> but it will let it stay out of your way.
>>
>> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
>> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it
>> to
>> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>>
>> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
>> instructions here:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> ____________________________________________
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>>
>>
>> "fallen" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > is there a way to remove windows messenger (the one that come with windows xp) ?. i have
>> > the new msn messenger, and when i am sign in with my new messenger, the windows
>> > messenger
>> > automaticly sign in, and sign me out from my msn messenger. is there a way to fix
>> > this???....plz help
>>
>>
>>

SubMariner

June 30th 06, 03:25 PM

> Also, do you have Norton Antivirus installed? Recent versions of Norton Antivirus added a
> new "instant messaging scanning" feature, which can conflict with Messenger and cause it to
> also keep starting. To stop it, 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 and click OK.
>
> If you'd prefer to just remove Windows Messenger however, you can do so by following the
> instructions here:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> ____________________________________________

Hi Jonathan,

I have also been experiencing a similar problem. However, by disabling the
IM protection of Norton, am I not opening myself up to viruses that someone
can transmit to me via MSN Msger?

Another problem I am experiencing in addition to Msger 7.5 being
"interrrupted" is other people seeing my Msger as being active even when my
PC isn't even on. I *do not* have Msger enabled at startup; I prefer to
manually start up MSN Msger when I want to use it. Additionally, I have
removed Windows Msger as I use Outlook, not Outlook express and it is
functioning fine without the Win Msger.

Thanks for you feedback,

~SubMariner~

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

June 30th 06, 10:38 PM

Greetings,

No, by disabling such functionality in Norton you're simply removing their automatic scanning
when files are transferred in Messenger. Messenger now has its own virus scanning
capabilities (when turned on) which can use Norton and the file will be scanned again when
the file is run. So, assuming you had all three of these on, the file would be scanned -3-
times which is brutally pointless.

Are you sure you've completely removed Windows Messenger? What you're describing is classic
symptoms of Windows Messenger running in the background. You can double-check by opening up
the Task Manager (press Ctrl-Alt-Del), choosing the process tab and looking for msmsgs.exe
which is Windows Messenger (msnmsgr.exe is MSN Messenger).

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

"SubMariner" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Jonathan,
>
> I have also been experiencing a similar problem. However, by disabling the
> IM protection of Norton, am I not opening myself up to viruses that someone
> can transmit to me via MSN Msger?
>
> Another problem I am experiencing in addition to Msger 7.5 being
> "interrrupted" is other people seeing my Msger as being active even when my
> PC isn't even on. I *do not* have Msger enabled at startup; I prefer to
> manually start up MSN Msger when I want to use it. Additionally, I have
> removed Windows Msger as I use Outlook, not Outlook express and it is
> functioning fine without the Win Msger.
>
> Thanks for you feedback,
>
> ~SubMariner~

SubMariner

July 2nd 06, 03:31 PM

Hi Jonathan,

> Greetings,
>
> No, by disabling such functionality in Norton you're simply removing their automatic scanning
> when files are transferred in Messenger. Messenger now has its own virus scanning
> capabilities (when turned on) which can use Norton and the file will be scanned again when
> the file is run. So, assuming you had all three of these on, the file would be scanned -3-
> times which is brutally pointless.

Ok. I've done this & disabled the Norton AV scanning of Messenger.

>
> Are you sure you've completely removed Windows Messenger? What you're describing is classic
> symptoms of Windows Messenger running in the background. You can double-check by opening up
> the Task Manager (press Ctrl-Alt-Del), choosing the process tab and looking for msmsgs.exe
> which is Windows Messenger (msnmsgr.exe is MSN Messenger).

I checked the task manager & it does not show up. I also ran the remove
sequence you described in one of your first msgs in this thread: "RunDll32
advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove " but I get a
msg that says "MSN Messenger 4.7 is not installed on this PC".

HOWEVER, when I go into my Program files I see that MSN Messenger is indeed
in the program files. If I try to remove it, it takes my ability to IM out.
So I guess I'm getting confused as to why they are both there in the first
place & how I can get rid of the Windows messenger & still have my IM
capability.

FYI, I'm running Messenger 7.5. I see that Messenger Live is available, but
isn't that just at the Beta stage & not really ready for mass consumption?

Sorry for all the questions, but it's getting a bit frustrating & confusing.

~SubMariner~

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 2nd 06, 08:45 PM

"SubMariner" > wrote in message
news:BAFCEFD8-AFF2-44AE-85CD->
> I checked the task manager & it does not show up. I also ran the remove
> sequence you described in one of your first msgs in this thread: "RunDll32
> advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove " but I get a
> msg that says "MSN Messenger 4.7 is not installed on this PC".
Then Windows Messenger (not MSN Messenger) is gone. There actually was never a MSN Messenger
4.7.

> HOWEVER, when I go into my Program files I see that MSN Messenger is indeed
> in the program files. If I try to remove it, it takes my ability to IM out.
This is MSN Messenger 7.5.

> FYI, I'm running Messenger 7.5. I see that Messenger Live is available, but
> isn't that just at the Beta stage & not really ready for mass consumption?
Windows Live Messenger was released and is now out of the beta stage. Feel free to upgrade.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

SubMariner

July 3rd 06, 08:28 PM

> "SubMariner" > wrote in message
> news:BAFCEFD8-AFF2-44AE-85CD->
> > I checked the task manager & it does not show up. I also ran the remove
> > sequence you described in one of your first msgs in this thread: "RunDll32
> > advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove " but I get a msg that says "MSN Messenger 4.7 is not installed on this PC".

> Then Windows Messenger (not MSN Messenger) is gone. There actually was never a MSN Messenger 4.7.

> > FYI, I'm running Messenger 7.5. I see that Messenger Live is available, but
> > isn't that just at the Beta stage & not really ready for mass consumption?

> Windows Live Messenger was released and is now out of the beta stage. Feel free to upgrade.

Ok. Guess I now have my nomenclature corrected. It's WINDOWS Messenger that
was removed by putting running that "remove" sequence. However, people are
still seeing me "online" when my PC isn't even on. Is this still a Windows
Msger problem? And if so, why is it still happening when I ran that "remove"
sequence as you suggested?

Meanwhile, I upgrade to the Windows Live how do I make sure that it DOES NOT
install into my Startup?

Thanks again,

Vitalie Ciobanu

July 3rd 06, 09:09 PM

>Meanwhile, I upgrade to the Windows Live how do I make sure that it DOES
>NOT install into my Startup?

#1. In Option, under General tab make sure the Automatically run Windows
Livce Messenger when I log on to windows
#2. Open Start, then Run and type msconfig
The last tab should be Startup. Check if you have msnmsgr.exe there, if you
do, uncheck it.
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"SubMariner" > wrote in message
...
>> "SubMariner" > wrote in message
>> news:BAFCEFD8-AFF2-44AE-85CD->
>> > I checked the task manager & it does not show up. I also ran the remove
>> > sequence you described in one of your first msgs in this thread:
>> > "RunDll32
>> > advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove " but I
>> > get a msg that says "MSN Messenger 4.7 is not installed on this PC".
>
>> Then Windows Messenger (not MSN Messenger) is gone. There actually was
>> never a MSN Messenger 4.7.
>
>> > FYI, I'm running Messenger 7.5. I see that Messenger Live is available,
>> > but
>> > isn't that just at the Beta stage & not really ready for mass
>> > consumption?
>
>> Windows Live Messenger was released and is now out of the beta stage.
>> Feel free to upgrade.
>
> Ok. Guess I now have my nomenclature corrected. It's WINDOWS Messenger
> that
> was removed by putting running that "remove" sequence. However, people are
> still seeing me "online" when my PC isn't even on. Is this still a Windows
> Msger problem? And if so, why is it still happening when I ran that
> "remove"
> sequence as you suggested?
>
> Meanwhile, I upgrade to the Windows Live how do I make sure that it DOES
> NOT
> install into my Startup?
>
> Thanks again,
>
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 3rd 06, 09:37 PM

You actually can't stop it via msconfig -- it'll start anyway.

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Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
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"Vitalie Ciobanu" > wrote in message
...
> #2. Open Start, then Run and type msconfig
> The last tab should be Startup. Check if you have msnmsgr.exe there, if you do, uncheck it.

Vitalie Ciobanu

July 3rd 06, 09:50 PM

Hm.. didn't know that...
Thanks!

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"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> You actually can't stop it via msconfig -- it'll start anyway.
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
> "Vitalie Ciobanu" > wrote in message
> ...
>> #2. Open Start, then Run and type msconfig
>> The last tab should be Startup. Check if you have msnmsgr.exe there, if
>> you do, uncheck it.
>
>

SubMariner

July 3rd 06, 10:06 PM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> You actually can't stop it via msconfig -- it'll start anyway.

Yeesh. Why is are the Msger programs being made so invasive? Consumers want
the ability to start & stop it when THEY want to. IF I AM GOING TO INSTALL
MSGER LIVE I WANT THIS ABILITY.

Meanwhile, I am STILL experiencing the logging off problem even though I
have disabled my Norton AV policing of Msger & run that "remove" procedure as
previously mentioned in this thread.

Thanks,

~SubMariner~

SubMariner

July 4th 06, 11:58 PM

>SubMariner" wrote:

> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > You actually can't stop it via msconfig -- it'll start anyway.
>
> Yeesh. Why is are the Msger programs being made so invasive? Consumers want
> the ability to start & stop it when THEY want to. IF I AM GOING TO INSTALL
> MSGER LIVE I WANT THIS ABILITY.
>
> Meanwhile, I am STILL experiencing the logging off problem even though I
> have disabled my Norton AV policing of Msger & run that "remove" procedure as
> previously mentioned in this thread.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ~SubMariner~

BTW, today I "saw" myself (MSN Messenger) online while on another PC and
mine wasn't even running! What is going on with this?

idi

July 6th 06, 09:18 PM

windows live refuses to install I keep getting error code 1601, is there any
advice out there, help. thank you
--
thank you

"SubMariner" wrote:

> > "SubMariner" > wrote in message
> > news:BAFCEFD8-AFF2-44AE-85CD->
> > > I checked the task manager & it does not show up. I also ran the remove
> > > sequence you described in one of your first msgs in this thread: "RunDll32
> > > advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove " but I get a msg that says "MSN Messenger 4.7 is not installed on this PC".
>
> > Then Windows Messenger (not MSN Messenger) is gone. There actually was never a MSN Messenger 4.7.
>
> > > FYI, I'm running Messenger 7.5. I see that Messenger Live is available, but
> > > isn't that just at the Beta stage & not really ready for mass consumption?
>
> > Windows Live Messenger was released and is now out of the beta stage. Feel free to upgrade.
>
> Ok. Guess I now have my nomenclature corrected. It's WINDOWS Messenger that
> was removed by putting running that "remove" sequence. However, people are
> still seeing me "online" when my PC isn't even on. Is this still a Windows
> Msger problem? And if so, why is it still happening when I ran that "remove"
> sequence as you suggested?
>
> Meanwhile, I upgrade to the Windows Live how do I make sure that it DOES NOT
> install into my Startup?
>
> Thanks again,
>
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

July 7th 06, 06:39 PM

Greetings,

This indicates that the Windows Installer is damaged.

To correct this, click Start, then Run, and type the following:
%systemroot%\system32\msiexec.exe /regserver
then click OK.

Then try again.

--
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Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

"idi" > wrote in message
...
> windows live refuses to install I keep getting error code 1601, is there any
> advice out there, help. thank you
> --
> thank you
>
>
> "SubMariner" wrote:
>
>> > "SubMariner" > wrote in message
>> > news:BAFCEFD8-AFF2-44AE-85CD->
>> > > I checked the task manager & it does not show up. I also ran the remove
>> > > sequence you described in one of your first msgs in this thread: "RunDll32
>> > > advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove " but I get a msg
>> > > that says "MSN Messenger 4.7 is not installed on this PC".
>>
>> > Then Windows Messenger (not MSN Messenger) is gone. There actually was never a MSN
>> > Messenger 4.7.
>>
>> > > FYI, I'm running Messenger 7.5. I see that Messenger Live is available, but
>> > > isn't that just at the Beta stage & not really ready for mass consumption?
>>
>> > Windows Live Messenger was released and is now out of the beta stage. Feel free to
>> > upgrade.
>>
>> Ok. Guess I now have my nomenclature corrected. It's WINDOWS Messenger that
>> was removed by putting running that "remove" sequence. However, people are
>> still seeing me "online" when my PC isn't even on. Is this still a Windows
>> Msger problem? And if so, why is it still happening when I ran that "remove"
>> sequence as you suggested?
>>
>> Meanwhile, I upgrade to the Windows Live how do I make sure that it DOES NOT
>> install into my Startup?
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>>

SubMariner

July 8th 06, 03:18 AM

Hi Jonathan,

Can I get a reply to my postings of 7/3 and 7/4?

Thanks,

~SubMariner~

mathew

October 25th 07, 01:26 AM

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> "SubMariner" > wrote in message
> news:BAFCEFD8-AFF2-44AE-85CD->
> > I checked the task manager & it does not show up. I also ran the remove
> > sequence you described in one of your first msgs in this thread: "RunDll32
> > advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove " but I get a
> > msg that says "MSN Messenger 4.7 is not installed on this PC".
> Then Windows Messenger (not MSN Messenger) is gone. There actually was never a MSN Messenger
> 4.7.
>
> > HOWEVER, when I go into my Program files I see that MSN Messenger is indeed
> > in the program files. If I try to remove it, it takes my ability to IM out.
> This is MSN Messenger 7.5.
>
> > FYI, I'm running Messenger 7.5. I see that Messenger Live is available, but
> > isn't that just at the Beta stage & not really ready for mass consumption?
> Windows Live Messenger was released and is now out of the beta stage. Feel free to upgrade.
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
>
>
>

mathew

October 25th 07, 01:28 AM

I am hoping you can help me.
I am running winXP Pro, serv pk 2, installed the latest and greatest Windows
Live Messenger (even tried the Beta version), and when I try to use Remote
Assistance I get this message:
Your invitation was not sent because you need the latest version of
Messenger to use the Remote Assistance feature. Please go to the Windows Live
Messenger update site to install the latest version.

I have tried to uninstall, reboot, reinstall, in various ways and cannot
seem to solve the problem.

Can you help?

Thanks,

Mathew

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

October 25th 07, 04:34 AM

Greetings Matthew,

What's indicating is that you need Windows Messenger installed to do Remote Assistance in
Windows Live Messenger.

Yes you need the old Windows Messenger to do something in the latest Windows Live Messenger.
I realize the wording is wrong and I realize the link is wrong. It's been reported and
someday Microsoft might even fix it.

Anyway, what you need to do is install Windows Messenger (you don't need to use it, it just
has to be there) from:
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a8d9eb73-5f8c-4b9a-940f-9157a3b3d774

After this, Remote Assistance should work from Windows Live Messenger.

--
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Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2007 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
--

"Mathew" > wrote in message
...
> I am hoping you can help me.
> I am running winXP Pro, serv pk 2, installed the latest and greatest Windows
> Live Messenger (even tried the Beta version), and when I try to use Remote
> Assistance I get this message:
> Your invitation was not sent because you need the latest version of
> Messenger to use the Remote Assistance feature. Please go to the Windows Live
> Messenger update site to install the latest version.
>
>
>
> I have tried to uninstall, reboot, reinstall, in various ways and cannot
> seem to solve the problem.
>
> Can you help?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mathew
>
>

The Happy Bunny

November 19th 07, 07:03 PM

Gee thanks man, almost tore my hair out after upgrading to live messenger 8.5
then getting this error -

Your invitation was not sent because you need the latest version of
Messenger to use the Remote Assistance feature.

Found you reply, followed the link & it worked like magic.

Happy Bunny again!!!

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Matthew,
>
> What's indicating is that you need Windows Messenger installed to do Remote Assistance in
> Windows Live Messenger.
>
> Yes you need the old Windows Messenger to do something in the latest Windows Live Messenger.
> I realize the wording is wrong and I realize the link is wrong. It's been reported and
> someday Microsoft might even fix it.
>
> Anyway, what you need to do is install Windows Messenger (you don't need to use it, it just
> has to be there) from:
> http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a8d9eb73-5f8c-4b9a-940f-9157a3b3d774
>
> After this, Remote Assistance should work from Windows Live Messenger.
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> Associate Expert
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2007 Jonathan Kay.
> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
> --
>
>
> "Mathew" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I am hoping you can help me.
> > I am running winXP Pro, serv pk 2, installed the latest and greatest Windows
> > Live Messenger (even tried the Beta version), and when I try to use Remote
> > Assistance I get this message:
> > Your invitation was not sent because you need the latest version of
> > Messenger to use the Remote Assistance feature. Please go to the Windows Live
> > Messenger update site to install the latest version.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have tried to uninstall, reboot, reinstall, in various ways and cannot
> > seem to solve the problem.
> >
> > Can you help?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mathew
> >
> >
>

Jonathan Kay [MVP]

November 21st 07, 05:24 AM

Hi,

For the record, I have tried to get this fixed, unsuccessfully. :(

--
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Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2007 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
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"The Happy Bunny" <The Happy > wrote in message
...
> Gee thanks man, almost tore my hair out after upgrading to live messenger 8.5
> then getting this error -
>
> Your invitation was not sent because you need the latest version of
> Messenger to use the Remote Assistance feature.
>
> Found you reply, followed the link & it worked like magic.
>
> Happy Bunny again!!!
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Matthew,
>>
>> What's indicating is that you need Windows Messenger installed to do Remote Assistance in
>> Windows Live Messenger.
>>
>> Yes you need the old Windows Messenger to do something in the latest Windows Live
>> Messenger.
>> I realize the wording is wrong and I realize the link is wrong. It's been reported and
>> someday Microsoft might even fix it.
>>
>> Anyway, what you need to do is install Windows Messenger (you don't need to use it, it
>> just
>> has to be there) from:
>> http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a8d9eb73-5f8c-4b9a-940f-9157a3b3d774
>>
>> After this, Remote Assistance should work from Windows Live Messenger.
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> Associate Expert
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2007 Jonathan Kay.
>> You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.
>> --
>>
>>
>> "Mathew" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > I am hoping you can help me.
>> > I am running winXP Pro, serv pk 2, installed the latest and greatest Windows
>> > Live Messenger (even tried the Beta version), and when I try to use Remote
>> > Assistance I get this message:
>> > Your invitation was not sent because you need the latest version of
>> > Messenger to use the Remote Assistance feature. Please go to the Windows Live
>> > Messenger update site to install the latest version.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I have tried to uninstall, reboot, reinstall, in various ways and cannot
>> > seem to solve the problem.
>> >
>> > Can you help?
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Mathew
>> >
>> >
>>