Note: This will prevent a long delay when opening Outlook Express if you have the Contacts pane enabled. To prevent this, click Start, Run and enter REGEDIT Go to:
Right click in the right pane and select New, Dword value. Give it the name Hide Messenger Double click this new entry and set the value to 2.
If you have XP SP1 installed then you will get an error. Just Click okay and it will complete the uninstall. Once you restart windows messenger will be gone!
Editing your registry without following or knowing how to back-up your registry may lead to unfortunate consequences. Be warned that this forum cannot be responsible for your attempt.
Additional note that this method DOES NOT UNINSTALL Windows Messenger but merely prevents the auto loading when your Outlook Express starts. The program and file itself are still present. Do not misunderstand.
The safer way of doing this is, since you've installed SP1 or higher, access
Set Program Access and Defaults > Custom Instant Messaging > uncheck Windows Messenger
It's that simple. Editing registry should be the last resort when simple setting like this does not work.
When it comes to the registry, if you don't know, don't touch! The registry is an essiantal part of the Operating System, and if it was damaged, and you had no backups, you would be forced to format your whole computer, at worst.
Don't do it, it messes up Windows. After removing it, if you create a new account you'll get some weird error when first logging in. Although it appears only once and doesn't have any other noticable "side-effects". It is more than possible that something else might also go wrong.
I Don't under stand why people bother removing Windows Messenger and Internet Explorer because they won't bother you if you don't use them. Although Messenger does sometimes launch at startup just go to the Options menu and tell it not to and it complies.
And For those wondering, IE security holes won't affect you unless you use IE.
I usually just leave it alone - it's not THAT distracting (I assume you're talking about the little indicator in the taskbar). For me, it's a good way for me to tell whether I'm connected or not.
To remove Windows Messenger manually, click Start, Run and enter the following command: If you have XP SP1 installed then you will get an error. Just Click okay and it will complete the uninstall. Once you restart windows messenger will be gone!
Mmmhhh, the whole point of uninstalling Windows Messenger manually escapes me, when it is so awfully easy to have the Windows CP allowing you to do it safely. Ever cared to go in Windows CP, Add/remove programs, then on the left side of the window on Windows Components and there unchek Messenger or whatever else you want to remove... ?
Now, don't get me wrong : I'm not naive up to the point of believing that you extract all and every Messenger's components, since it seems that Bill Gates' thugs are so keen about nosing all 'bout us chickens. But at least, by so doing, you'll get quietly on your business without unnecessary traffic associated with having Messenger awake, if passively, on your system .
And YES!, there's no telling what you might wind up with when you put dirty, sticky fingers in the Registry, God Forbid!
Windows Media Player 11 has been officially release today...
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2167601/...player-released I have tried it already and it works
as well as the beta 2 version... The interface is as nice as ever and its definitely my best media
player I've ever used!...
Garage is a awesome program for music editing and making raw little loops and cool music.
Unfortuantly as most of you know it is only for macs! RAWR! I don't use macs often nor
do I own one! Anyone know of any freeware(or not) programs for windows? "Hi I am a PC, and I
am a mac!" Mac: I have garageband! PC: *Knocks Mac out and pours water on HDDs!* PC 1
Mac 0! lol Thanks...
Hi, although it has some useful features and it's (i'd hope so...) well integrated with the
shell, the file explorer that comes with windows xp is not the best we can ask for... so I've
always tried to use various other pieces of softwares randomly found on the net whenever I've
had to intensively work on my file directory... still I haven't found a very good one, all
those I tried have some kind of bug or they are not really user friendly in some occasions... would
anyone suggest a good FREEWARE file explorer? thanks /wink.gif" style="vertical-al...
I did not know that you can actually detect who are invisible on your buddy list in the yahoo
messenger (for YM users). I've searched the web and there are many ways to know who are signed
in but choose to hide. My querry is "how to know who are invisible in Yahoo Messenger", its pretty
long but the search engine retrieve lots of pages. Ive tested them and they work. Ive detected some
of my buddies who are actually hiding. Aha got cha! Moved to the Software Forum ...
I am looking for a free software which is able to remove a voice in a song? To just keep the tune,
something similar to the karaoke, I do know that not many songs provide only the tune for which
there isn't any singing. I have been searching for quite some time as well, but the programs I
found did not do just that. I have also read about how impossible it is to achieve with the programs
because they only filter out some frequencies and it isn't possible to filter out to the point
that only the instrumental part of the song is heard. But nonetheless, I hope someo...
My windows media player 11 has seemed to have developed a problem. Well actulally it has always been
doing this. I am running a P4 (2.8GHz with 512 ram, 64MB vram), and when I try to activate the
visualization in WMP 11 all it is horribly slow and pixelized. I would guess about 5 fps Normally I
would just accept this and keep saving for a new computer but the second that there is something
covering even part of the visualization screen, it ups it's performance. If you put a separate
window over the vis screen (even the slightest corner of a window) the performance up...
Hi all, I am running a Mac and I have a Windows XP home edition already installed on another
partition via boot camp. Then I ran into Parallels and began installing it. However, instead of
using the existing installation via boot camp, it is asking me to provide a cd key to activate XP. I
couldn't possibly provide a cd key as I already used it to activate. How can I get Parallels to
use the existing installation without asking me to provide another cd key? I gave up and thought of
uninstalling Parallels but I couldn't do it on the Windows side as I was require...
One day I was bored so I set a password for our Web security software, Trend Micro Internet
Security. I turned on the URL filter, and now, whenever my friends send me something funny that has
no porn or anything in it, I get the Blocked error. I am really annoyed by this; I can't change
other setting in the software too. Is there any way to either reset the password or remove it,
without uninstalling Trend Micro?...
I've just put together a package of "MPlayer for Windows". The installer includes everything
you'll need in one self-contained download. Download and Information:
http://mulder.dummwiedeutsch.de/home/ QUOTE MPlayer for Windows packaged and maintained by
LoRd MuldeR http://mulder.at.gg/ Last Update: 2008-02-10 (Build #10) 1. Package Contents
------------------- * MPlayer for Win32, SVN-r25962 (2008-02-09) * SMPlayer front-end by RVM,
v0.6.0 (SVN-r827) * MPUI front-end by Martin Fiedler, v1.2-pre3 (Build 38) * Binary Codec Package
for MPlayer (2007-1...
I've a question and I've googled for it and found no answers. People here might help. So the
question is, where does MSN messenger store those custom emotions which I've added from my
friend's emotions? It's like when my friend sends an emotion that I think its cool and
decides to add to my emotions, where does that GIF file goes to? I couldn't find those GIF files
in msn messenger installation directory....
Te newest version of MSN Messenger is the 7.0.0604. I'ts a Beta version , and is not public.
Has some changes as: /smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' />
Personalize status writing anything you want and putting emoticons /smile.gif' border='0'
style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /> See someone's avatar on the list (small or
large) /smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /> MSN Search in
the writing box /smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /...
For those whos using Windows Vista and found that some programs are not running properly in this new
system .. here is the solution: Microsoft had made a fix for that problem and you can do an update
for your OS in microsoft's website.. This update with the name (KB929427) , Just type it in
the search field here and click go then download it and install /smile.gif"
style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />...
Windows Admin Password Hack: Forgot your NT admin password? Reinstall? Oh no... But not any more...
This is a utility to (re)set the password of any user that has a valid (local) account on your NT
system. You do not need to know the old password to set a new one. It works offline, that is, you
have to shutdown your computer and boot off a floppydisk or CD. The bootdisk includes stuff to
access NTFS and FAT/FAT32 partitions and scripts to glue the whole thing together. Will detect and
offer to unlock locked or disabled out user accounts! It is also an almost fully ...
Yesterday I was surfing the net and new virus was detected in my computer, its called
w32.bloodhound. Currently I am using Nortong Antrivirus Corporate edition version 9. This program
detect the virus but was not able to remove it. IF you people have encountered this virus? what
program or anti-virus did you used? Also there I have found a program in my add remove program
called BullEyeNetword and I can't remove the program. Can you please give me hint on how to
handle this kind of anoying program and virus? Thanks in advance I am hoping for your friendly he...
if you know some tips and tricks and you want to share with all the members please share it.
-shut down Ballon tips- 1. START>RUN>REGEDIT 2. go to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\A
dvanced 3.find "EnableBalloonTips" or make new DWORD with that name and set value "0" 4.restart pc
-No to all when copying- when you are copying, if you already have same files you will get the
message with buttons YES,YES TO ALL, NO, CANCEL. what about NO TO ALL. when you get that window
press SHIFT and click NO. that ...
as anybody tried the new windows live messenger 8.5. well i've tried it its pretty good. despite
the fact that the biggest change i've seen is realy the interface i like it, and the singing in
issues it had befor is now gone.has anybody tried it and what do you think also what new stuff i
probably did not notice thats there....
Hello! Shortly, Microsoft released the Windows Live pack, which contains the following
applications: Mail, Messenger, Gallery and Writer. And my question is: What do you think of them?
Here is my review: Windows Live Mail. When started, it should ask you for making an e-mail
account. It looks much like Mozilla Thunderbird, also it has the same feature to manage few mails
through one interface. The ease of use is feelable /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle"
emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Windows Live Messenger. Still I haven't tried it
/b...
Check this out: Microsoft Windows AnitSpyware It is from Microsoft, and at first glance it is
great. I was a bit cautious at first but... Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware provides constant
protection against infection, which includes browser hijack protection, application hijack
protection, and various other critical system settings for unauthorized changes. When you scan you
computer you can choose a smart scan (less time) or a full scan (more time). I will post time
comparisons later. The scan checks memory, files, registry, and cookies. Also, you can schedule
scans ...
The brand-new version of Windows Media Player has been launched! After a long time in beta
stage, now we have the Final Version! QUOTE Windows Media Player 11 offers great new ways
to store and enjoy all of your digital media. It's easier than ever to access all of your music,
video, pictures, and recorded TV on your computer. Play it, view it, organize it, and sync it to a
portable device for enjoying on the go, or share with devices around your home - all from one place.
Windows Media Player 11 is designed to work with all versions of Windows XP with S...
i guess that the most used program dont its not related with Windows , pc working .. Its Winamp.
i guess that its the most used program that lastes .., think about it , you open dreamweaver to
work on a site but first i bet that all of us opens the Winamp player right ? mmm after u
finished your work , you close the Dreamweaver program and play a games like me " counter Strike " i
play the games and still listen to music .. most of the time /smile.gif"
style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> but are dayz when i dont play
with music...
Messenger Plus! Live Its a great tool for msn messengers... It can let you sig in
with more than an email at once... and it also let you make an auto message ( when someone writes
to you a message it answers him automatically )... you can also make a personalized status so it
writes a personal message automatically and after a time you adjust it returns the status and
removes the personal message automatically... And Soooooooo Many Other Great Features Download
From Here: http://www.msgpluslive.net/download/ Edited link to directly download f...
i found this on zdnet QUOTE According to the Symantec Security Response Web site, the worm is
capable of infecting multiple operating system platforms and is spreading. The advisory said: "A
new worm is being distributed within malicious OpenOffice documents. The worm can infect Windows,
Linux, and Mac OS X systems. Be cautious when handling OpenOffice files from unknown sources". In
an interview with ZDNet Australia on Thursday, Dr Jan Hruska, who co-founded rival antivirus firm
Sophos and was one of the first ever PC antivirus experts, said that Apple Mac's ...
Some registry tweaks for Microsoft Windows Media Player to run Windows Registry Editor (regedit);
Click Start menu > click run and type "regedit" . ( no quites). To disable " Upgrade" message
1- Go to the following address: QUOTE
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/MediaPlayer/PlayerUpgrade 2- Right click In the right panel
and then create a new String Value and name it "AskMeAgain". 3- And finally give it value of NO, in
the Value Data field. To delete last Play List in the History 1- To delete last files go to QUOTE
HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsof...
Plagiarized post. Quotes added. Link below. ? great software for detecting mp3 duplicated is here
http://abeetech.com/mp3-duplicates-finder/ Description: QUOTE The purpose of this program is
to find all mp3 duplicates on your computer and remove useless files from your hard drive. As this
program performs just this single task it copes with it much better than other more universal
programs. Unlike the other programs for duplicate files search, our program works only with mp3
files. This allows using specific methods for duplicates detection. While most of dupl...
Duh, I picked up a copy of Delphi for Windows from a freebie box at my Library, but don't
want to load it on my puter until I understand what it is. I went to the Borland web site and tried
to figure out what Delphi is about, but evidently it is over my head. /ohmy.gif"
style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" /> Is is some kind of
programming software? I am not a great techy. If someone could try to explain it to me in plain
English, I would appreciate it. ...
I made a Post about this yesterday, but i forgot to tell that there are two versions of it, so im
posting the other one here /wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0"
alt="wink.gif" /> : ScreenShots: INFO: Accessibility Windows Vista includes built-in
accessibility settings and programs that make it easier for you to see, hear, and use your computer.
The accessibility settings and programs in Windows Vista are particularly helpful to people with
visual difficulties, hearing loss, pain in their hands or arms, or reasoning and cognitive issues....
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