annoying messenger!

[gwr]

Often, when attempting to rename the file "msmsgs" a popup
will tell you this file is being used and can't be renamed.

>-----Original Message-----
>If you're having problems with Windows Messenger,
>just "disable it" the hard way.
>Go to C:\Program Files\Messenger and rename two files.
>Change them to whatever you want.
>The filenames you have to change are (and how I renamed
>them):
>
>msmsgsin.exe -> (msmsgsin-bak.exe)
>msmsgs.exe -> (msmsgs-bak.exe)
>
>Hope that helps.
>
>SM
>>-----Original Message-----
>>after 2 hours on the phone with HP support, trying to
>>remove Messenger from my computer to stop annoying pop-
>>ups telling me
>>"A Newer version is available. You MUST install now in
>>order to continue....."
>>
>>I was given the number to MIcrosoft, who refused to help
>>without charging....This is my last hope....help!! I jut
>>bought this machine month ago, and messenger and it's
>>pop ups are driving me crazy....
>>
>>if anyone can tell me how to get rid of this FOREVER, it
>>would be greatly appreciated.....
>>.
>>
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