Windows Messenger serves as a proprietary instant messaging client which is promoted by Microsoft that is integrated into the Windows XP operating system. It offers you with real-time communication with other contacts that are using instant messaging (IM) services including those provided by the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) as offered by Microsoft Office Live Communications Server.
Due to the fact that Windows Messenger has brought thousands of ads and mysterious pop-ups to your PC, to uninstall it may be the prompt thing you want to do. Microsoft automatically installs Windows Messenger and also makes it very difficult to uninstall.
Here are some tips for you to uninstall your Windows Messenger:
How do I disable Windows Messenger?
Windows XP Professional
1. Click Start-> Settings -> Control Panel
2. Go to Administrative Tools
3. Go to Services
4. Double-click on Services
5. Scroll down and highlight Messenger
6. Right-click on the highlighted line and choose Properties
7. Select STOP
8. Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
9. Click OK
Windows XP Home
1. Click Start-> Settings -> Control Panel
2. Go to Performance and Maintenance
3. Go to Administrative Tools
4. Double-click Services
5. Scroll down and highlight Messenger
6. Right-click on the highlighted line and choose Properties
7. Select STOP
8. Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
9. Click OK
Windows 2000
1. Click Start-> Settings-> Control Panel-> Administrative Tools-> Services
2. Scroll down and highlight Messenger
3. Right-click on the highlighted line and choose Properties
4. Select STOP
5. Select Disable or Manual in the Startup Type scroll bar
6. Click OK
Windows NT
1. Click Start-> Control Panel
2. Double-click Administrative Tools
3. Select Services-> Double-click on Messenger
4. In the Messenger Properties window, select Stop
5. Choose Disable as the Startup Type
6. Click OK
