How to Uninstall Yahoo Messenger Downloads
Yahoo Messenger is a messenger service provided by Yahoo that allows users to communicate instantly with friends online. If you have downloaded Yahoo Messenger to your computer and no longer wish to use the service, remove the program by following simple steps to uninstall the program.
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Close Yahoo Messenger
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To ensure that the program uninstalls correctly, all aspects of Yahoo Messenger should be closed out prior to beginning uninstall. Verify that Yahoo Messenger is not running in the background by utilizing the Task Manager. Open applications may be closed by selecting "End Task."
Access Control Panel
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Click on the Windows Start Button to access your Control Panel. Under the Programs heading, select "Programs and Features" to view an alphabetical listing of programs currently installed on your computer. Scroll down the page until you locate Yahoo Messenger.
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Uninstall Program
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Highlight your selection by left-clicking once on the program and click "Uninstall" to proceed with removal of the program. Follow the provided prompts to uninstall Yahoo Messenger. Once the uninstall procedure is completed, access the listing of programs to verify that the program has been successfully uninstalled.
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