Completely Removed Messenger

Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my cursor. I got fed up with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my computer including removing and deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Greetings,

If you really want to get ride of MSN Messenger follow the steps below:

1st Way:



1) Start Control Panel Add/Remove Programs

2) As soon as the "Add/Remove Programs" window appears, click on Add/Remove
Windows Components (at the side).

3) Once the "Windows Components Wizard" window appears, scroll down to the
end and you'll "Windows Messenger" ticked. You just have to untick it and
just press next. You're Done!



It would take a few seconds in uninstalling Windows Messenger, so no need to
worry if your computer hangs.



2nd Way:



If you're in a hurry and don't like following the steps above, just
following these short steps:



1) Start Run

2) Type in "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove" (Without the quotes)





Thanks and Good Luck!


--
Jose Francisco
Owner of BetaConnect - Providing you a new way in technology
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty.
----------------------------------------------------
Still got problems? Email me!
chicofar at onvol dot com

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my
cursor. I got fed up with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my
computer including removing and deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am
I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Greetings David,

You may experience some problems with Remote Assistance and any other application that
attempts to load Messenger (although in most cases, the application will just take longer to
load or to react initially, then you can simply turn off the Messenger functionality).
Windows itself will be fine.
____________________________________________
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.
***
Come to the MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger chat at the Expert Zone on July 13th, 3PM PST!:
http://microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/chats

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my cursor. I got fed up
with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my computer including removing and
deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Hi,

Did you actually read the users' post?

Plus, these are to remove Windows Messenger 4.7, not MSN Messenger and the "1st way" isn't an
uninstallation at all, it just removes the shortcuts.
____________________________________________
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.
***
Come to the MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger chat at the Expert Zone on July 13th, 3PM PST!:
http://microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/chats

"Jose Francisco" wrote in message
...
Greetings,

If you really want to get ride of MSN Messenger follow the steps below:

1st Way:



1) Start Control Panel Add/Remove Programs

2) As soon as the "Add/Remove Programs" window appears, click on Add/Remove
Windows Components (at the side).

3) Once the "Windows Components Wizard" window appears, scroll down to the
end and you'll "Windows Messenger" ticked. You just have to untick it and
just press next. You're Done!



It would take a few seconds in uninstalling Windows Messenger, so no need to
worry if your computer hangs.



2nd Way:



If you're in a hurry and don't like following the steps above, just
following these short steps:



1) Start Run

2) Type in "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove" (Without the quotes)





Thanks and Good Luck!


--
Jose Francisco
Owner of BetaConnect - Providing you a new way in technology
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty.
----------------------------------------------------
Still got problems? Email me!
chicofar at onvol dot com

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my
cursor. I got fed up with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my
computer including removing and deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am
I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Thanks Jonathan,

Appreciate your concise answer. I think I will reinstall Messenger and then re-read how to turn it off. I thought I was losing my mind with it. I thought for a time that it was ghost in the machine - I just couldn't stop the darn wait/hourglass popping up
every 2 minutes. Anyway, it's done.

By the way, I have encountered another tricky little issue. If you get the chance could you read my question in Help and Support from the 12th: "Shortcut Problem Misunderstood . . ." Maybe you have an answer for this one. Thanks again.

DB
"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings David,

You may experience some problems with Remote Assistance and any other application that
attempts to load Messenger (although in most cases, the application will just take longer to
load or to react initially, then you can simply turn off the Messenger functionality).
Windows itself will be fine.
____________________________________________
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.
***
Come to the MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger chat at the Expert Zone on July 13th, 3PM PST!:
http://microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/chats

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my cursor. I got fed up
with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my computer including removing and
deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Sorry All,

"DeeAitch" is a handle that I used in another forum about a different problem. Signed in with the wrong one to reply. Appreciate everyone's help.

DB
--
We're all riding on the same starship!


"DeeAitch" wrote:

Thanks Jonathan,

Appreciate your concise answer. I think I will reinstall Messenger and then re-read how to turn it off. I thought I was losing my mind with it. I thought for a time that it was ghost in the machine - I just couldn't stop the darn wait/hourglass popping u
p every 2 minutes. Anyway, it's done.

By the way, I have encountered another tricky little issue. If you get the chance could you read my question in Help and Support from the 12th: "Shortcut Problem Misunderstood . . ." Maybe you have an answer for this one. Thanks again.

DB
"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings David,

You may experience some problems with Remote Assistance and any other application that
attempts to load Messenger (although in most cases, the application will just take longer to
load or to react initially, then you can simply turn off the Messenger functionality).
Windows itself will be fine.
____________________________________________
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.
***
Come to the MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger chat at the Expert Zone on July 13th, 3PM PST!:
http://microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/chats

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my cursor. I got fed up
with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my computer including removing and
deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Thanks Jonathan,

Appreciate your concise answer. I think I will reinstall Messenger and then re-read how to turn it off. I thought I was losing my mind with it. I thought for a time that it was ghost in the machine - I just couldn't stop the darn wait/hourglass popping up
every 2 minutes. Anyway, it's done.

By the way, I have encountered another tricky little issue. If you get the chance could you read my question in Help and Support from the 12th: "Shortcut Problem Misunderstood . . ." Maybe you have an answer for this one. Thanks again.

DB

--
We're all riding on the same starship!


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings David,

You may experience some problems with Remote Assistance and any other application that
attempts to load Messenger (although in most cases, the application will just take longer to
load or to react initially, then you can simply turn off the Messenger functionality).
Windows itself will be fine.
____________________________________________
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.
***
Come to the MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger chat at the Expert Zone on July 13th, 3PM PST!:
http://microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/chats

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my cursor. I got fed up
with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my computer including removing and
deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Hi,

Did you actually read the users' post?

Plus, these are to remove Windows Messenger 4.7, not MSN Messenger and the "1st way" isn't an
uninstallation at all, it just removes the shortcuts.
____________________________________________
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.
***
Come to the MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger chat at the Expert Zone on July 13th, 3PM PST!:
http://microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/chats

"Jose Francisco" wrote in message
...
Greetings,

If you really want to get ride of MSN Messenger follow the steps below:

1st Way:



1) Start Control Panel Add/Remove Programs

2) As soon as the "Add/Remove Programs" window appears, click on Add/Remove
Windows Components (at the side).

3) Once the "Windows Components Wizard" window appears, scroll down to the
end and you'll "Windows Messenger" ticked. You just have to untick it and
just press next. You're Done!



It would take a few seconds in uninstalling Windows Messenger, so no need to
worry if your computer hangs.



2nd Way:



If you're in a hurry and don't like following the steps above, just
following these short steps:



1) Start Run

2) Type in "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove" (Without the quotes)





Thanks and Good Luck!


--
Jose Francisco
Owner of BetaConnect - Providing you a new way in technology
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty.
----------------------------------------------------
Still got problems? Email me!
chicofar at onvol dot com

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my
cursor. I got fed up with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my
computer including removing and deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am
I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Hi,

Did you actually read the users' post?

Plus, these are to remove Windows Messenger 4.7, not MSN Messenger and the "1st way" isn't an
uninstallation at all, it just removes the shortcuts.
____________________________________________
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.
***
Come to the MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger chat at the Expert Zone on July 13th, 3PM PST!:
http://microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/chats

"Jose Francisco" wrote in message
...
Greetings,

If you really want to get ride of MSN Messenger follow the steps below:

1st Way:



1) Start Control Panel Add/Remove Programs

2) As soon as the "Add/Remove Programs" window appears, click on Add/Remove
Windows Components (at the side).

3) Once the "Windows Components Wizard" window appears, scroll down to the
end and you'll "Windows Messenger" ticked. You just have to untick it and
just press next. You're Done!



It would take a few seconds in uninstalling Windows Messenger, so no need to
worry if your computer hangs.



2nd Way:



If you're in a hurry and don't like following the steps above, just
following these short steps:



1) Start Run

2) Type in "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove" (Without the quotes)





Thanks and Good Luck!


--
Jose Francisco
Owner of BetaConnect - Providing you a new way in technology
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty.
----------------------------------------------------
Still got problems? Email me!
chicofar at onvol dot com

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my
cursor. I got fed up with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my
computer including removing and deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am
I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Greetings,

If you really want to get ride of MSN Messenger follow the steps below:

1st Way:



1) Start Control Panel Add/Remove Programs

2) As soon as the "Add/Remove Programs" window appears, click on Add/Remove
Windows Components (at the side).

3) Once the "Windows Components Wizard" window appears, scroll down to the
end and you'll "Windows Messenger" ticked. You just have to untick it and
just press next. You're Done!



It would take a few seconds in uninstalling Windows Messenger, so no need to
worry if your computer hangs.



2nd Way:



If you're in a hurry and don't like following the steps above, just
following these short steps:



1) Start Run

2) Type in "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove" (Without the quotes)





Thanks and Good Luck!


--
Jose Francisco
Owner of BetaConnect - Providing you a new way in technology
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty.
----------------------------------------------------
Still got problems? Email me!
chicofar at onvol dot com

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my
cursor. I got fed up with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my
computer including removing and deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am
I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!

Greetings,

If you really want to get ride of MSN Messenger follow the steps below:

1st Way:



1) Start Control Panel Add/Remove Programs

2) As soon as the "Add/Remove Programs" window appears, click on Add/Remove
Windows Components (at the side).

3) Once the "Windows Components Wizard" window appears, scroll down to the
end and you'll "Windows Messenger" ticked. You just have to untick it and
just press next. You're Done!



It would take a few seconds in uninstalling Windows Messenger, so no need to
worry if your computer hangs.



2nd Way:



If you're in a hurry and don't like following the steps above, just
following these short steps:



1) Start Run

2) Type in "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection
%windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove" (Without the quotes)





Thanks and Good Luck!


--
Jose Francisco
Owner of BetaConnect - Providing you a new way in technology
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty.
----------------------------------------------------
Still got problems? Email me!
chicofar at onvol dot com

"David Brian" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I was having this wait/hourglass come up every 2 minutes next to my
cursor. I got fed up with it. I removed every instance of Messenger from my
computer including removing and deleting the folder out of Program Files. Am
I toast? Please advise.

David Brian
--
We're all riding on the same starship!