Un-install windows messenger in windows 2000

[gbpec7]

Can any one help me un-install windows messenger in 2000 pro, the pop-ups are driving my sister-in-law crazy. I went into the "inf" folder, then to the "sysoc" file but there's nothing there about the messenger.
Thanks in advance.

[gbpec7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve R Jones

Have you looked in Add/Remove Programs
or Add/Remove Programs ->Windows Components

Simply renaming the Programs Files\Messenger folder to a different name will kill it.

Yes Steve, it's hidden in Add/Remove Programs Windows Components.
How would I rename it

[gbpec7]

Thanks Steve, I'll try that.

[gbpec7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve R Jones

Open Win Explorer and drill down to the C:\Program Files\Messenger folder. Right click on it and select "Rename."

well I done that and can't find the messenger folder at all

[gbpec7]

I think I have bigger problems, I tried to go into msconfig and turn it off from there but it wouldn't let me......something about not there or wrong file name. I did a google search for disabling the messenger and found a command to run in pgedit and got the same message. I couldn't do anything from "Run".

[DallasDon]

If I understand the problem correctly, download and run this simple free utility to toggle the Messenger service on and off.


http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm

[gbpec7]

Thanks Don.

[cadetstimp]

Messenger runs as a service.... if you turn off the service it won't bother you at next boot up.

[gbpec7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadetstimp

Messenger runs as a service.... if you turn off the service it won't bother you at next boot up.

I don't know much about win2k, I don't know how to turn it off.
Thanks for your reply.