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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
So, after trying, and trying out a suggestion or two, I have found out
that there is no way to turn off Windows Messenger in XP Home. (We are talking Windows Messenger, not MSN Messenger. But they use the same contacts and channels it would seem). In Windows Messenger, I've unchecked the boxe in front of "Run Messenger in the Background" and unchecked "Load Windows Messenger when Windows Starts". But still, with my friend, using MSN Messenger, sees me as being online, and can send me a message, which I receive in Windows Messenger (not in MSN Messenger where he sends it from - I don't have MSN fired up). Yes, I could go into the options and remove him from my list as being allowed to see me if I am online. But, ( # 1 ) will that mess up my setting in MSN Messenger? Yes I do want him to see me as being online *if* and only if I fire up MSN Messenger. And ( # 2 ), that's beside the point. The point is Windows Messenger is always running and there is no way to shut it off. It is using up bandwidth from my dial up account. Guessing he Windows Messenger then must be being used by Windows XP to transfer information to me, or between Microsoft and me, or between whoever - like maybe for Windows updates and stuff? (Which I have shut off - I'll get an update when I hear about it, probably hear about it here in usenet). So who has info to enlighten me about Windows Messenger an XP.? |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:09:17 GMT, Big Mac
wrote: So, after trying, and trying out a suggestion or two, I have found out that there is no way to turn off Windows Messenger in XP Home. (We are talking Windows Messenger, not MSN Messenger. But they use the same contacts and channels it would seem). In Windows Messenger, I've unchecked the boxe in front of "Run Messenger in the Background" and unchecked "Load Windows Messenger when Windows Starts". But still, with my friend, using MSN Messenger, sees me as being online, and can send me a message, which I receive in Windows Messenger (not in MSN Messenger where he sends it from - I don't have MSN fired up). Yes, I could go into the options and remove him from my list as being allowed to see me if I am online. But, ( # 1 ) will that mess up my setting in MSN Messenger? Yes I do want him to see me as being online *if* and only if I fire up MSN Messenger. And ( # 2 ), that's beside the point. The point is Windows Messenger is always running and there is no way to shut it off. It is using up bandwidth from my dial up account. Guessing he Windows Messenger then must be being used by Windows XP to transfer information to me, or between Microsoft and me, or between whoever - like maybe for Windows updates and stuff? (Which I have shut off - I'll get an update when I hear about it, probably hear about it here in usenet). So who has info to enlighten me about Windows Messenger an XP.? I removed it from my machine by using Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel, then installed MSN Messenger. I don't understand why you are having so much trouble. -- ~Piper~ |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
"Big Mac" wrote in message ... So, after trying, and trying out a suggestion or two, I have found out that there is no way to turn off Windows Messenger in XP Home. (We are talking Windows Messenger, not MSN Messenger. But they use the same contacts and channels it would seem). In Windows Messenger, I've unchecked the boxe in front of "Run Messenger in the Background" and unchecked "Load Windows Messenger when Windows Starts". But still, with my friend, using MSN Messenger, sees me as being online, and can send me a message, which I receive in Windows Messenger (not in MSN Messenger where he sends it from - I don't have MSN fired up). Yes, I could go into the options and remove him from my list as being allowed to see me if I am online. But, ( # 1 ) will that mess up my setting in MSN Messenger? Yes I do want him to see me as being online *if* and only if I fire up MSN Messenger. And ( # 2 ), that's beside the point. The point is Windows Messenger is always running and there is no way to shut it off. It is using up bandwidth from my dial up account. Guessing he Windows Messenger then must be being used by Windows XP to transfer information to me, or between Microsoft and me, or between whoever - like maybe for Windows updates and stuff? (Which I have shut off - I'll get an update when I hear about it, probably hear about it here in usenet). So who has info to enlighten me about Windows Messenger an XP.? Install 'Messenger Disable' (search by name). It's a small program that will allow you to disable messenger, stop it from running with Outlook Express, or completely remove it from your system. I used it to completely remove the annoying thing from my PC...worked fine. Drude |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Big Mac wrote:
So, after trying, and trying out a suggestion or two, I have found out that there is no way to turn off Windows Messenger in XP Home. (We are talking Windows Messenger, not MSN Messenger. But they use the same contacts and channels it would seem). In Windows Messenger, I've unchecked the boxe in front of "Run Messenger in the Background" and unchecked "Load Windows Messenger when Windows Starts". But still, with my friend, using MSN Messenger, sees me as being online, and can send me a message, which I receive in Windows Messenger (not in MSN Messenger where he sends it from - I don't have MSN fired up). Yes, I could go into the options and remove him from my list as being allowed to see me if I am online. But, ( # 1 ) will that mess up my setting in MSN Messenger? Yes I do want him to see me as being online *if* and only if I fire up MSN Messenger. And ( # 2 ), that's beside the point. The point is Windows Messenger is always running and there is no way to shut it off. It is using up bandwidth from my dial up account. Guessing he Windows Messenger then must be being used by Windows XP to transfer information to me, or between Microsoft and me, or between whoever - like maybe for Windows updates and stuff? (Which I have shut off - I'll get an update when I hear about it, probably hear about it here in usenet). So who has info to enlighten me about Windows Messenger an XP.? The option for it to not start with XP's startup works, the problem is it starting with OE even when you have that 'disabled'. Use this script from Doug Knox: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d..._messenger.htm -- - relic - They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken. |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Piper wrote:
On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:09:17 GMT, Big Mac wrote: So, after trying, and trying out a suggestion or two, I have found out that there is no way to turn off Windows Messenger in XP Home. (We are talking Windows Messenger, not MSN Messenger. But they use the same contacts and channels it would seem). In Windows Messenger, I've unchecked the boxe in front of "Run Messenger in the Background" and unchecked "Load Windows Messenger when Windows Starts". But still, with my friend, using MSN Messenger, sees me as being online, and can send me a message, which I receive in Windows Messenger (not in MSN Messenger where he sends it from - I don't have MSN fired up). Yes, I could go into the options and remove him from my list as being allowed to see me if I am online. But, ( # 1 ) will that mess up my setting in MSN Messenger? Yes I do want him to see me as being online *if* and only if I fire up MSN Messenger. And ( # 2 ), that's beside the point. The point is Windows Messenger is always running and there is no way to shut it off. It is using up bandwidth from my dial up account. Guessing he Windows Messenger then must be being used by Windows XP to transfer information to me, or between Microsoft and me, or between whoever - like maybe for Windows updates and stuff? (Which I have shut off - I'll get an update when I hear about it, probably hear about it here in usenet). So who has info to enlighten me about Windows Messenger an XP.? I removed it from my machine by using Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel, then installed MSN Messenger. I don't understand why you are having so much trouble. Lots of people don't want MSN Messenger, and prefer to use XP's Windows Messenger. I'm one of them because a lot of the capabilities in Windows Messenger is not in MSN Messenger. It's pretty easy to understand why he is having problems; Windows Messenger starts with OE even if you 'disable' it from starting thanks to a recent update. There's a script to fix it available that I gave the OP. -- - relic - They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken. |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Just a thought, do you have the contacts pane enabled? This will fire up
Windows messenger if you do. Uncheck the contacts pane in the view options and you should be able to supress WMessenger. Good luck --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.590 / Virus Database: 373 - Release Date: 16/02/2004 |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Just a thought, do you have the contacts pane enabled? This will fire up
Windows messenger if you do. Uncheck the contacts pane in the view options and you should be able to supress WMessenger. Good luck --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.590 / Virus Database: 373 - Release Date: 16/02/2004 |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:05:49 GMT, "relic"
wrote: Piper wrote: On Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:09:17 GMT, Big Mac wrote: So, after trying, and trying out a suggestion or two, I have found out that there is no way to turn off Windows Messenger in XP Home. (We are talking Windows Messenger, not MSN Messenger. But they use the same contacts and channels it would seem). In Windows Messenger, I've unchecked the boxe in front of "Run Messenger in the Background" and unchecked "Load Windows Messenger when Windows Starts". But still, with my friend, using MSN Messenger, sees me as being online, and can send me a message, which I receive in Windows Messenger (not in MSN Messenger where he sends it from - I don't have MSN fired up). Yes, I could go into the options and remove him from my list as being allowed to see me if I am online. But, ( # 1 ) will that mess up my setting in MSN Messenger? Yes I do want him to see me as being online *if* and only if I fire up MSN Messenger. And ( # 2 ), that's beside the point. The point is Windows Messenger is always running and there is no way to shut it off. It is using up bandwidth from my dial up account. Guessing he Windows Messenger then must be being used by Windows XP to transfer information to me, or between Microsoft and me, or between whoever - like maybe for Windows updates and stuff? (Which I have shut off - I'll get an update when I hear about it, probably hear about it here in usenet). So who has info to enlighten me about Windows Messenger an XP.? I removed it from my machine by using Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel, then installed MSN Messenger. I don't understand why you are having so much trouble. Lots of people don't want MSN Messenger, and prefer to use XP's Windows Messenger. I'm one of them because a lot of the capabilities in Windows Messenger is not in MSN Messenger. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. -- ~Piper~ |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Ok. I god darned KNEW I had read something about this before. Maybe
the info is wrong. But now you know why I was cautious about removing Windows Messenger. Simply "disabling" it seems ok. But removing it, like some of you have apparently done. doesn't seem like a good idea. And especially to you: "Trollslayer@thecave" , you obnoxious piece of irritating crap, here's something I just read in another newsgroup. --------------------------------- begin: Subject: removal of Windows Messenger You can completely remove Windows Messenger (4.7) but if you do, you will be preventing Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing and any other applications that utilize Messenger from working (or loading without problems). Instead (and this should solve your problem), you should simply disable it. To do so, open it up, click Tools, Options, Preferences tab and unchecking 'Run this Program when Windows starts' or 'Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts' (depending on version). As well, you can disable it further by going to Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs, Add/Remove Windows Components on the left, uncheck Windows Messenger in the components list and click Next . Note: this is only available if you've installed Windows XP Service Pack 1 -- if you haven't, visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. This won't remove Windows Messenger, but it will let it stay out of your way. However, if you really want to remove it completely, for Windows Messenger 4.7, close down Messenger if it's running (right click the messenger icon in the notification area/system tray and click close). Then click the start button, then click Run and type in (copy-paste if you like): RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Then click OK. Messenger will then be uninstalled. For more detailed instructions and screenshots, go to, 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 "Richard" wrote in message ... I have tried everything to remove Windows Messenger Can anyone help me- thank you |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Big Mac wrote:
Ok. I god darned KNEW I had read something about this before. Maybe the info is wrong. But now you know why I was cautious about removing Windows Messenger. snip blah blah blah You were told all of the same stuff a couple days ago. You're just too dense to understand unless it's written in small words. Please buy yourself a "Windows for Dummies" book and leave us alone. -- - relic - They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken. |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Not in my case, got new PC, all I did was install WM5 and go to the options
and take off the first two options on the General tab and it no longer comes up when OE is loaded, even with the contact pane up. "Bad Wind" wrote in message ... Just a thought, do you have the contacts pane enabled? This will fire up Windows messenger if you do. Uncheck the contacts pane in the view options and you should be able to supress WMessenger. Good luck --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.590 / Virus Database: 373 - Release Date: 16/02/2004 |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Not in my case, got new PC, all I did was install WM5 and go to the options
and take off the first two options on the General tab and it no longer comes up when OE is loaded, even with the contact pane up. "Bad Wind" wrote in message ... Just a thought, do you have the contacts pane enabled? This will fire up Windows messenger if you do. Uncheck the contacts pane in the view options and you should be able to supress WMessenger. Good luck --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.590 / Virus Database: 373 - Release Date: 16/02/2004 |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Not in my case, got new PC, all I did was install WM5 and go to the options
and take off the first two options on the General tab and it no longer comes up when OE is loaded, even with the contact pane up. "Bad Wind" wrote in message ... Just a thought, do you have the contacts pane enabled? This will fire up Windows messenger if you do. Uncheck the contacts pane in the view options and you should be able to supress WMessenger. Good luck --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.590 / Virus Database: 373 - Release Date: 16/02/2004 |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Big Mac wrote:
Ok. I god darned KNEW I had read something about this before. Maybe the info is wrong. But now you know why I was cautious about removing Windows Messenger. "relic" wrote: You were told all of the same stuff a couple days ago. You're just too dense to understand unless it's written in small words. Please buy yourself a "Windows for Dummies" book and leave us alone. Man. Some of you people are such idiots. Told the same stuff? WTF are you talking about? What stuff? I have so far been told 7 different things. Let's see... So far I have been told: This thread: (1) to remove Windows messenger from system completely using the add/remove thingy. (see # 6 below) (2) to go to a web site and get a Windows Messenger removal tool which would completely remove it from your system. (see # 6 below) (3) to disable "Messenger" in Administrative Tools (come to find out this word "Messenger" listed there has nothing to do with Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. It is something completely different and used by other stuff) (4) to go into Windows Messenger and choose the setting "do not run when Windows starts" and "do not run in background" (Windows messenger Still is active and auto logs you on when you start IE Explorer) (5) To go to a web site and get a program that would stop Window Messenger from loading up when you start Internet Explorer, but it would still be able to be used if you started it up (this made the most sense) I have also been read in another thread: (6) "You can completely remove Windows Messenger (4.7) but if you do, you will be preventing Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing and any other applications that utilize Messenger from working (or loading without problems). Instead (and this should solve your problem), you should simply disable it." (7) to go into add/remove, choose "Windows Components" (on the left), and uncheck the box in front of Windows Messenger. So I have been told I am a stupid ass for saying I'll wait a few days before I immediately acted (using whatever method). Now you tell me to get a Windows for Dummies book. Way way off base, brother... (Yes, of course, "Windows for Dummies" would cover removing or disabling Windows Messenger (which to choose) , and reasons why or why not to, and why Windows Messenger auto runs in the 1st place and is not easily turned off). |
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No way to turn off Windows Messenger - no matter what
Without thinking
Big Mac spewed forth with the following drivel: Big Mac wrote: Ok. I god darned KNEW I had read something about this before. Maybe the info is wrong. But now you know why I was cautious about removing Windows Messenger. "relic" wrote: You were told all of the same stuff a couple days ago. You're just too dense to understand unless it's written in small words. Please buy yourself a "Windows for Dummies" book and leave us alone. Man. Some of you people are such idiots. Told the same stuff? WTF are you talking about? What stuff? I have so far been told 7 different things. Let's see... So far I have been told: This thread: (1) to remove Windows messenger from system completely using the add/remove thingy. (see # 6 below) (2) to go to a web site and get a Windows Messenger removal tool which would completely remove it from your system. (see # 6 below) (3) to disable "Messenger" in Administrative Tools (come to find out this word "Messenger" listed there has nothing to do with Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. It is something completely different and used by other stuff) (4) to go into Windows Messenger and choose the setting "do not run when Windows starts" and "do not run in background" (Windows messenger Still is active and auto logs you on when you start IE Explorer) (5) To go to a web site and get a program that would stop Window Messenger from loading up when you start Internet Explorer, but it would still be able to be used if you started it up (this made the most sense) I have also been read in another thread: (6) "You can completely remove Windows Messenger (4.7) but if you do, you will be preventing Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing and any other applications that utilize Messenger from working (or loading without problems). Instead (and this should solve your problem), you should simply disable it." (7) to go into add/remove, choose "Windows Components" (on the left), and uncheck the box in front of Windows Messenger. So I have been told I am a stupid ass for saying I'll wait a few days before I immediately acted (using whatever method). Now you tell me to get a Windows for Dummies book. Way way off base, brother... (Yes, of course, "Windows for Dummies" would cover removing or disabling Windows Messenger (which to choose) , and reasons why or why not to, and why Windows Messenger auto runs in the 1st place and is not easily turned off). Buh bye! -- Buster Gatekeeper: alt.os.windows-xp |
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