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Resolved How Do I stop Quicktime and Windows Messenger from loading at startup?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by chas berlin, 2010/08/11.

  1. 2010/08/11
    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    They show up in the system tray. I don't want or use windows messenger. It does not show in add/remove nor when I do a search for it.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi chas. Since Windows Messenger isn't present in Add/Remove programs, there is another way to remove it. Click Start< Control Panel< Add/Remove Programs< Add/Remove Windows Components. When the window opens scroll down and uncheck MSN and Windows Messenger. When done click Next. When the process is done click Finish.

    Now open my computer and browse to C:/Program Files. Delete the following folders if present, MSN, Messenger. After thats done empty your recycle bin.

    Now to remove Quicktime from startup click Start< Control Panel< Other Control Panel Options< QuickTime. When the QuickTime window opens click the advanced tab and uncheck the checkbox that says install Quicktime in system tray. When done click ok and reboot the computer.
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    Excellent dude!

    Got ride of messenger, but can't locate Other Control Panel Options. Can you be more specific?
     
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    Evan Omo

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    chas berlin

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    Thx Evan. Got it!
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Great. :)

    So is this issue now resolved?
     
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    chas berlin

    chas berlin Inactive Thread Starter

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    As the thread reads, RESOLVED.
    Thx to you! :)

    Way to go, dude!
     
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    chas berlin

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    Evan Omo

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    Awesome.

    I do have some experience with itunes. I'll see what I can do regarding your other threads.
     
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    chas berlin

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    Thx Evan.
     
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