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How to Kill Microsoft Instant Messenger

Monday, June 02, 2008
 

Instructions

  • Step 1:
    This will remove Microsofts Instant Messenger (MSN). This wotked in WinXP Pro, but may work on others....

    So, go to START-- />RUN
  • Step 2:
    copy and paste the following:
    QUOTE
    RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
  • Step 3:
    Clink ok. No more msn process lwink.gif

Tips & Warnings

  • You cannot get it the Messenger back unless you reinstall it. :)

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