Windows Messanger Versions

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BillW1701

I had Microsoft Messanger version 4 on my Windows XP Pro
computer. I never used it. However, I decided to try it
out and ended up installing Microsoft Messanger version 5.
I now have both versions installed and I decided I do not
like either. The problem is that I can't figure out how to
get rid of them. They are not listed in the Add/Remove
preograms list on the control panel and there is no
uninstall program in thier folders. What should I do to
get rid of theses programs that are just taking up space?

By the way I am also using IE 6 sp1.

TIA

Bill
To send private email, take a bite out of my address.
 
Hi...have you tried to run a manual search for the exe
files? Maybe that will work to locate your programs.
 
I'm new here, and this is my first post, but I might be able to help.

I realize I'm a little late in this reply, but it appears to me from my
downloading of all _recent_ threads/posts, that this might not have been
answered yet. I'm starting with all posts from November 1st, to get a
feel for the group.

As for the original inquiry, Bill said that he had checked 'Add/Remove
Programs' and couldn't find the messenger files to unload. Did that
include looking at the 'Windows Components' part of that page, in the
far left column/frame? This is the same as if you want to remove
certain games like Solitaire -- which are optional 'components' of
windows. I'm running WindowsXP Home, and Messenger appears on my screen
as such a 'component' and I have removed it from my computers that way.

Cheers.

Bill Velek

P.S. -- Am having trouble with reinstalling the OS on a replacement HDD,
because it can't find the 'ghost' file. If anyone thinks they might be
able to help me, I'll provide more details. Thanks.
 
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