Can not uninstall MSN Messenger

Hi, am writting on behalf of my brother, he is trying to delete messenger but it is not on the hardware/software uninstall. The file seems to be hidden somewhere how can I delete it?

Thanks Tara

 

Hi, Tara

First, try this link: http://messenger.msn.com/Help/

If that doesn't help, I've used this successfully with Windows XP - and as far as I know it only pertains to Windows XP. If you are using WinXP, first create a restore point before doing this. Make sure MSN is closed, and then click "Start" and then "Run." Cut and paste the last line have typed in this message ( Starts with "RunDll32") into the run box, and then hit "Ok". That should do it!

Natakel


RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\inf\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove

 

Forgot to mention to reboot when it is finished to make sure it has been removed!

Also as an aside, the below procedure is for Microsoft messenger, which is similar to MSN messenger, but comes preloaded on XP - if MSN does not appear in Add/Remove programs, you probably have the regular, pre-installed messenger.

Natakel