Tips About Computers(Get Rid off Windows messenger)

Rename Windows Messenger’s Folder

Another way to get rid of Messenger is to rename its folder, which prevents Windows from locating it. Although this fix is very rudimentary, it successfully stops Messenger from launching. To use this fix, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. If this icon is not available, then click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows and click My Computer. If you can’t find the My Computer icon anywhere, do the following:

a. Right-click in the empty space on your desktop.

b. Select Properties.

c. A window will open. Click the Desktop tab.

d. Near the bottom of the window, click the Customize Desktop button.

e. Another window opens. On the General tab, beneath the words Desktop Icons, place a checkmark in the My Computer box.

f. Click the OK button.

g. You will be returned to the previous screen. Click the Apply button.

h. Click the OK button.

i. The My Computer icon appears on your desktop. Double-click it.

2. A window opens. Double-click the icon for your C: drive (unless you installed Windows in a different location, in which case you would double-click that drive letter).

3. Double-click the Program Files folder.

4. Locate the Messenger folder, and then right-click it.

5. Select Rename.

6. Give the folder a name that is easily recognizable, such as MessengerDisabled.

7. If you change your mind and want to use Windows Messenger again, simply rename this folder Messenger.

Force Windows to Use a Different Instant Messenger

Instead of hiding or removing Windows Messenger, you can change the settings in Windows so that it recognizes another program as your default instant messenger. The advantage of this is that it keeps Windows Messenger intact and ready to use whenever you want it.

Note
This option works only on Windows XP computers that have a minimum of Service Pack 1 installed.

To designate a different instant messaging program:

1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows.

2. Click the Control Panel. (If you don’t see this option, then your Start
menu is in classic mode. In that case, click Settings, and then select
the Control Panel.)

3. Double-click Add or Remove Programs.

4. A window opens. In the left window pane, click the Set Program
Access and Defaults icon.

5. Click the Custom button.

6. Scroll down until you see the Choose a Default Instant Messaging
Program heading. Click the Use My Current Instant Messaging

Program button. Next, put a checkmark in the Enable Access to This Program box.



7. Click the OK button.