How to Remove Microsoft Windows Live
Microsoft Windows Live includes Messenger, Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Family Safety, and Toolbar. You can use the same Windows Live ID (you already have one if you use MSN Messenger, Xbox LIVE, or Hotmail) for all of these services, which are free. Although all of these applications can be downloaded in a single download, you will have to uninstall them one by one using the Windows "Uninstall" or "Add/Remove" utilities, depending on the version of the operating system.
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Instructions
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Windows Vista and 7
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Log in as an administrator. Any account with administrative access will do.
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Go to the "Start" menu, type "programs and features" and hit "Enter."
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Scroll down the list of available programs in the "Programs and Features" window, click on the Windows Live Service application you want to remove and then press the "Uninstall" button.
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Type in the administrator service or click on "Allow" to proceed to the removal of software as prompted by the system.
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Restart your computer after uninstallation is complete.
Windows XP
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Log in as an administrator. Any account with administrative access will do.
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Go to the "Start" menu and click on "Run."
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Type "control appwiz.cpl" in the search line and hit "Enter."
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Scroll down the list of available programs in the "Add/Remove Programs" window and click on the Windows Live Services software you want to remove.
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Click on the "Remove" button and then follow the prompts to uninstall the application.
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Restart your computer.
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Tips & Warnings
Exit all of the Windows Live applications before you begin.
Repeat the process for each Windows Live Services application you want to remove.
