Draftsman 0 Posted July 1, 2001 How can I disable MS Messenger??? I tried to run "msconfig" and went to startup to disable "msmsgs.exe" and I also disabled "Messenger" from the SERVICES Tab. I'd like to just get rid of this damn thing if it's possible...any help? Share this post Link to post
ThC 129 0 Posted July 1, 2001 in the windows\inf folder there is a file called sysoc.inf in that file there is the word HIDE, delete that word from the file anyplace its in there (easy just to open it in notepad and do a replace HIDE with nothing) and then go to add/remove windows components and it will give you the option of removing it, and some other things. Share this post Link to post
ridley 0 Posted July 1, 2001 Using regedit go here: HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-854245398-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run The 'S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-854245398-1003' part might not be the same. In that folder - delete the key MSMSGS. That should dtop it from loading when you login as that user. Ridley Share this post Link to post
ThC 129 0 Posted July 1, 2001 yeah but why do that when my way lets him install and uninstall it. My way works better and is a shitton easier than regediting. Share this post Link to post
ridley 0 Posted July 1, 2001 Look at the post times. I didn't see your post when I made mine... :-) Your method is better. You win! :-) Ridley Share this post Link to post
ONYXcorp 0 Posted July 1, 2001 Umm..... Messenger has this great feature called OPTIONS. If you select OPTIONS from the TOOLS menu, and hit the PREFERENCES tab, this is what you should see this: Just clear that box next to the "Run this program when Windows starts" and all your problems are solved. It will not start when you log into WindowsXP. Share this post Link to post
Draftsman 0 Posted July 1, 2001 Thanks guys. By the way, I didn't ever load up Messenger to be able to see the Options. That's how much I love MS Messenger hehe. But thanks anyhow. ;( Share this post Link to post