help with the f**** messenger!

[jifon]

ok, i did some HUGE mistake (besides still working on windows) - i upgraded the fuckin messenger in xp to the newest version, and ever since i can get rid of it!!!
i know all the basic tricks- i tried to delete the "hide" in the sysos.inf file, i tried to disable the service from services.msc, tried to install the older version, system restore and of course from the msconfig but that fuckin messenger just dont want to go away!!
even if i close the session from the task manager it comes again by itself..
i have the norton firewall, so i tried to block those messenger files, but the firewall applies automatic rules from them cuz they are from "trasted" company..
i really dont want to install all over again, and it's late for ghost..
so if anyone have an idea pleaase message me!!!
thank you all!!!!

[ October 27, 2002: Message edited by: jifon ]

[RudeCat7]

So you're gonna switch to Linux now, right?

[ October 27, 2002: Message edited by: RudeCat8.0 ]

[emh]

Is there an option in the MSN messenger whether or not to start it on Windows start?

[Doctor V]

quote:Originally posted by jifon:
ok, i did some HUGE mistake (besides still working on windows) - i upgraded the fuckin messenger in xp to the newest version, and ever since i can get rid of it!!!
i know all the basic tricks- i tried to delete the "hide" in the sysos.inf file, i tried to disable the service from services.msc, tried to install the older version, system restore and of course from the msconfig but that fuckin messenger just dont want to go away!!
even if i close the session from the task manager it comes again by itself..
i have the norton firewall, so i tried to block those messenger files, but the firewall applies automatic rules from them cuz they are from "trasted" company..
i really dont want to install all over again, and it's late for ghost..
so if anyone have an idea pleaase message me!!!
thank you all!!!!

[ October 27, 2002: Message edited by: jifon ]

We all make mistakes sometimes.  Don't worry, I know of many many people who have made the same mistake as you, I even made it myself.  There are a few different ways to fix it.  Here's how I did, its probably going to take some time though.  You don't have to reinstall XP.  But I promise you, if you follow these steps you system will be clean of the messenger you mistakenly installed, and run better in general.

First, you need a few blank CD ROMs.  Once you have there, head to www.linuxiso.org and dl your distro of choice.  I suggest trying Redhat, Mandrake, Lycrosis, or SuSe.  I find that the web site: www.distrowatch.com gives details about the latest available distros if you have trouble deciding.  Dling your chosen distro will likely take some time, but it will be well worth the wait.  

Next, run whatever CD burning application you have, and make sure to burn the DLed files as ISO images.

Now, backup anything you really need to keep.  Its always good to backup your vital data.

Once this is done, put the first cd into your drive, and reboot.  Make sure to boot from the CD.  Follow the instructiuons.  They should be pretty straitforeward.

When installation completes, your computer will reboot, and all you problems will be solved.  No more messenger, no more "trasted" company's shit on your system.  You are now free from that crapola forever.

V 0.8.7

[ October 27, 2002: Message edited by: Doctor V 0.8.7 ]

[Doctor V]

You'll still be able to do anything you were able to before as well.

V 0.8.7

[ October 27, 2002: Message edited by: Doctor V 0.8.7 ]

[Fett101]

Try asking at www.windowsbbs.com.

[Refalm]

quote:jifon: ok, i did some HUGE mistake (besides still working on windows) - i upgraded the fuckin messenger in xp to the newest version, and ever since i can get rid of it!!!
i know all the basic tricks- i tried to delete the "hide" in the sysos.inf file, i tried to disable the service from services.msc, tried to install the older version, system restore and of course from the msconfig but that fuckin messenger just dont want to go away!!
even if i close the session from the task manager it comes again by itself..
i have the norton firewall, so i tried to block those messenger files, but the firewall applies automatic rules from them cuz they are from "trasted" company..
i really dont want to install all over again, and it's late for ghost..
so if anyone have an idea pleaase message me!!!
thank you all!!!!

Promise to switch to Linux... OK here it is:

Click here

With this programme, you can remove Windows Messenger and block more crap that comes with Windows XtraProblems.

[EDIT]Only too bad the programme is in Dutch only [/EDIT]

[ October 28, 2002: Message edited by: Refalm ]

[Calum]

they never switch to linux if you help them with their windoid problems...    

quote:Originally posted by jifon:
ok, i did some HUGE mistake (besides still working on windows) - i upgraded the fuckin messenger in xp to the newest version, and ever since i can get rid of it!!!
i know all the basic tricks- i tried to delete the "hide" in the sysos.inf file, i tried to disable the service from services.msc, tried to install the older version, system restore and of course from the msconfig but that fuckin messenger just dont want to go away!!
even if i close the session from the task manager it comes again by itself..
i have the norton firewall, so i tried to block those messenger files, but the firewall applies automatic rules from them cuz they are from "trasted" company..
i really dont want to install all over again, and it's late for ghost..
so if anyone have an idea pleaase message me!!!
thank you all!!!!

i use AMSN instead, it has no spyware and is 100% reliable. you can get it from http://amsn.sourceforge.net/

[ October 28, 2002: Message edited by: Calum-21.2 ]

[Kintaro]

There is a patch to fix that, the copy of XP at www.getnewos.cjb.net has no MSN or IE in it at all.

[Chooco]

right click on 'my computer', go to 'manage', go down to services then services inside that, scroll down to messenger, right click and select 'properties' select disable.

you're talking about those popups that go "Message from gayporno.net, you look like you want some porno, go here" right?