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Old 24-04-2004, 21:37   #16
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

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But what if you wanted to reinstall it again?

good point but why reinstall it ????????????????
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

Some people might use Windows Messenger instead of MSN? Just a wild guess
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

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But what if you wanted to reinstall it again?

EDIT: back on topic. (I sound like a moderator)
You download the latest version and install it. Simple really hey.

Oh no the the second thing too lol
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

I do sound like a mod don't i.

I even found the link for it.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/messenger/default.asp
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

Im glad you all found this article useful. Im just glad to help where i can.
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Old 25-04-2004, 23:13   #21
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

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Some people might use Windows Messenger instead of MSN? Just a wild guess
Yeah, but MSN messenger is much better than Windows messenger, IMO i don't know why old bill doesn't just put MSN Messenger as the default IM client rather than Windows Messenger...
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

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i don't know why old bill doesn't just put MSN Messenger as the default IM client rather than Windows Messenger...
It was meant for business use
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Re: Disabling the messenger service in XP

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This site has some good tips for XP, including how to get rid of Windows Messenger & how to stop the subsequent OE delay: http://www.dougknox.com/
Good Call this sorted my OE hanging problem

Top Site too
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