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Correct. The procedure you followed does not remove the software from your
computer. As I mentioned, it only prevents your being able to use the
software in any way. Therefore, for example, Windows Messenger won't
interfere with any of your other software (including Windows itself.) Think
of it as being in hibernation - asleep to the world unless and until you
alone decide to wake it up.
You should think twice about removing Windows Messenger from your hard disk,
which can be done with a well-known hack. You might decide one day that you
need a function, like Remote Assistance, that requires Windows Messenger.
You now have the best of all solutions. Enjoy.
Ted Zieglar
"DebbieG" <debbieg@NOSPAM.NOSPAM> wrote in message
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>I removed the checkmark from Windows Messenger but I still have c:\Program
> Files\Messenger folder.
>
> "Ted Zieglar" <teddyz@notmail.com> wrote in message
> news:e29y8iQ0EHA.3120@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> | Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows
> | Components > remove the checkmark from Windows Messenger. This removes
> your
> | ability to access Windows Messenger, and with that, the system tray
> icon.
> |
> | If you want to continue to use Windows Messenger and just wish to remove
> the
> | icon, post back for instructions.
> |
> | Ted Zieglar
> |
> | "Bob Newman" <bob.newman@cox.net> wrote in message
> | news:tyxod.3392$1t.1221@lakeread07...
> | > How do I get rid of the Windows Messenger icon in the system tray. I
> | > don't
> | > use it, don't want it, and didn't ask for it.
> | > --
> | > Thanks in advance... Bob
> | >
> | >
> |
>
>
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