Druid628 :: MSN :: Oppressing MSN Messenger (Method 1)

Druid628 :: Tech Tips :: MSN :: Oppressing MSN Messenger (Method 1)

This method is for those of you who do not feel like hacking your own PC but you still want to get rid of the pesky MSN Messenger. Not near as complicated as Method 2 but does not remove the MSN files from your drive.
First as an Administrative User open the group policy editor by selecting Start then Run and typing: gpedit.msc and pressing OK.
Under the Computer Configuration category select Administrative Templates then Windows Messenger locate the two settings: Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially Double-click each one and select Enabled and click ok. Reboot your machine and all shall be well in XP-land... ...for now.
For those of you who are desiring a quasi-full uninstallation proceed to Method 2. For those of you who are desiring a UNINSTALL (period point blank) step back to Method 0.
Method 0 \| Method 1 \| Method 2