How to Kill Microsoft Messenger
Microsoft Windows Messenger comes installed with computers by default. While many users like using this program as their instant messenger, some seek to remove it due to how much of a resource hog it can be. Unfortunately, killing Messenger isn't as easy as simply removing the program through the Control Panel. Rather, you will need to follow a specific method to successfully kill Messenger in XP, Vista or 7.
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Instructions
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Reboot your computer by clicking "Start > Shutdown > Restart."
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Press the "F8" key a few times at the first screen after rebooting the computer. Select "Safe Mode" from the boot options menu that appears.
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Log-on in Safe Mode as yourself.
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Click the "Start" button located on the bottom left of the screen.
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Click "Settings > Control Panel" in Windows XP. In Windows Vista/7, click "Control Panel."
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Click "Add/Remove Programs" in XP. In Windows Vista/7, click "Programs and Features."
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Select "Add/Remove Windows Components." Unselect the checkbox on "Windows Messenger."
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Click "Next" and then "Finish." Then click "Start > Shutdown > Restart" to complete uninstalling Microsoft Messenger.
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Tips & Warnings
Find an alternative instant messenger if you used Microsoft Messenger at all. There are many instant messengers available, such as Yahoo!, AIM, ICQ among others.
