Comments on: Remove and Uninstall Windows Messenger

By: Uninstalled Dude

Uninstalled Dude — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:32:12 +0000

run trap uninstall key
msiexec /x {A85FD55B-891B-4314-97A5-EA96C0BD80B5}

don’t install zapmessenger that requires .NET crap. I always hated to use WLM crap, anyway.

By: This is how to remove msn messenger

This is how to remove msn messenger — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:48:34 +0000

go to C:\Program Files\Windows Live
you should see a folder that says Messenger, simply delete it. if you can’t do that, download a freeware (search it on google) Ccleaner
and you will be able uninstall it that way, also the program, Ccleaner, can remove the registry of msn messenger, its a cleaning tool, hope that helps

By: Lachie

Lachie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:57:26 +0000

“Solution: Please try to uninstall windows live messenger with this command in RUN:

msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}

Then rep-install it by wlsetup-custom.exe from windows live messenger web site.”

Adeel, thanks so much man, you’re a huge help!

By: Help me!

Help me! — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:55 +0000

hello there, umm I’m having Error Code 80040154 when i try to login MSN… I tried all help I found in different forums and websites and they are all mostly the same, I downloaded msmxl3.msi from the microsoft website, installed it and still the same problem… The thing is I can’t Uninstall the messenger since it doesn’t show in the Add/Remove Programs list in the control panel, I tried removing it with ZapMessenger program and it worked it gave me that all messenger files where deleted, I reboot the pc, install messenger again and the same problem happens! I’ve tried everything I can get my hands on I scanned the net for weeks but still nothing… Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks !

By: Franc

Franc — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:32:23 +0000

Adeel, great solution. Thanks!

By: Adeel

Adeel — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:55:54 +0000

I have download msn live messenger 2009 from softpedia. but i was not worked after installation, and gave 80040154 error.
Solution: Please try to uninstall windows live messenger with this command in RUN:

msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}

Then rep-install it by wlsetup-custom.exe from windows live messenger web site.

By: besnik

besnik — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:16:01 +0000

Hi,

I wish to uninstall windows live messenger completely and i don’t have it in the add/remove programs. I want to remove it because it is not working,

By: floatwave

floatwave — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:58:04 +0000

Hi Sonny, there is a more easy solution you can try. Usually if a program doesn’t appear on add/remove program I will find some other uninstallers as a substitute. Been using Final Uninstaller quite a while with no problems. You can download one from http://www.finaluninstaller.com/ and have a try.

By: James A

James A — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:42:21 +0000

There are a few things you can try Sonny. Firstly I noticed with the new beta windows live messenger unlike the older versions it doesn’t actually appear in add/remove programs. What you are looking for is Windows Live Installer click the remove button on that and you will be able to choose which components you want to uninstall. If this is not present try reinstalling the beta version and try to remove again. If you get problems after this you can try Windows Installer Clean Up to find and remove any entry of Windows Live software. I hope this helps. Also if anyone is having problems with opening messages from the taskbar I found that my BitDefender Total Security was causing problems so be aware that Windows Live and BitDefender don’t get on. At least not in my case.

By: Sonny

Sonny — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:40:07 +0000

i want to go back to using WLM 8.5 but i cannot remove the newer beta version from my computer as it is not on my add/remove programs and every time i try to reinstall it says i have a newer version and i need to delete it before using the older one. help i want to get rid of WLM 9!!

By: James A

James A — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:07:01 +0000

Admin (who posted the insructions) I would like to pay homage to your extensive knowledge because your advice has just fixed my windows live messenger and pulled it from the depths of hell and useless google searching. Thank you so much.

By: wndows sux

wndows sux — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:17:27 +0000

use ”Thunderbird” don’t be a windows looser!! and if you are not a serious comp gamer just use Ubuntu Linux, its free and user friendly. Google it you noobs!!!!!!!!!!

By: admin

admin — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:41:47 +0000

1. If you haven’t done so already, upgrade to the latest version of MSN Messenger:
http://messenger.msn.com/download
2. The date on your computer needs to be set properly — double click the clock verify that
the time and date are set.
3. If you use a firewall (like ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security etc. ), it’s possible
that Messenger doesn’t have the correct rights to access the Internet, especially since you
upgraded. You may need to re/add Messenger to the allowed list of programs in your firewall
if this is the case.
4. If you disabled your firewall in the past, it still may be blocking Messenger — try
restarting it and see if that helps the situation. You also might try uninstalling an
installed firewall, to verify that it isn’t causing a problem (even if it is disabled).
5. Check your IE Security settings — open Internet Explorer, click the Tools menu, then
Internet Options, then Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section, and verify that “Check
for server certificate revocation” is unchecked. Also verify that ‘Use SSL 2.0′ and Use SSL
3.0′ is checked, then click OK.
6. Click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
regsvr32 softpub.dll
then click OK
and do the same for the following:
regsvr32 wintrust.dll
regsvr32 initpki.dll
regsvr32 MSXML3.dll

By: asma

asma — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 02:09:57 +0000

windows live messenger is not working, the internet connection is fine and i can browse pages but still cannot connect to the live messenger error code 8100030d . I ran the test connection in the options and it works fine.. Please help !!

By: AHMED

AHMED — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:38:34 +0000

BAAAAAAAAAAAD

By: RRR

RRR — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 18:05:46 +0000

when i open windows live messenger and am connected to the internet it freezes then takes its time, when it finnaly opens and i start typing my e-mail address in then the window goes blank. but when not on the net and i open it it pops up immediately. i think i should remove it from the registry and install from fresh. please help