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How do I Disable Windows Messenger?

Microsoft automatically installs Windows Messenger and also makes it very difficult to uninstall.

Steps to Disable Windows Messenger

• Click the <Start> button
• Click <Run>
• Enter the command "services.msc"
• Click the <OK> button
• Find Messenger in the services list and double-click on it
• Change the Startup type to Disabled
• Click the <Stop> button
• Click the <OK> button

Uninstall Windows Messenger

Alternatively, instead of disabling Windows Messenger, you can also uninstall Windows Messenger.

Further Reading on How do I Disable Windows Messenger?

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