Windows XP Messenger (Can't disable it on bootup?!)

[Draftsman 0]

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?

[ThC 129 0]

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.

[ridley 0]

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

[ThC 129 0]

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.

[ridley 0]

Look at the post times. I didn't see your post when I made mine... :-)

 

Your method is better. You win! :-)

 

Ridley

[ONYXcorp 0]

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.

[Draftsman 0]

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. ;(