| The Windows Live Messenger previously known as | | | | the open textbox, after which you click 'OK'. This will |
| Windows Messenger is already preinstalled with the | | | | take you to open the "Services" window with a list |
| usual range of Windows operating systems. | | | | of services. |
| However, there are many users who still prefer using | | | | 4- In this list of running windows services, look for |
| the other instant messaging software instead of | | | | 'Windows Live Messenger' or 'Windows Messenger' |
| Windows Live Messenger software. Moreover, if one | | | | and double click on it to disable the Messenger. |
| is not sure of using this in future or still have some | | | | 5- It will then prompt you to change the startup |
| qualms using it, he can always disable this messaging | | | | type in which case you need to click 'Disabled' from |
| software rather than completely uninstalling it from | | | | the drop down menu options. |
| the system, so that restoring the program at any | | | | 6- Finally click "Stop" on the Service Status section to |
| given point of time in future becomes easy. | | | | disable the Messenger completely and then click 'OK' |
| Though this instant messaging program runs on | | | | after the service is stopped. |
| Windows XP, Windows Vista or any later version of | | | | However, sometimes disabling this messaging client |
| Windows operating systems, the user still doesn't | | | | software means not going for the automatic start-up |
| have the option to install the program while installing | | | | of your Windows Live Messenger along with your |
| these operating systems. It is only when one has a | | | | operating system. You can also disable this automatic |
| supported operating system; he can easily go ahead | | | | start-up of your Windows Messenger with this |
| with disabling the Windows Live Messenger. | | | | procedure: |
| Simple Steps for Disabling the Windows Live | | | | 1- Simply sign-in to your Windows Messenger using |
| Messenger: | | | | your username and password. |
| 1- The option to disable this instant messaging | | | | 2- Go to 'Tools' and click on 'Options', and in options |
| software is not available on the client software's | | | | window click on "sign-in". |
| graphical user interface, so one has to proceed with | | | | 3- Then go to "automatically run Windows Live |
| clicking the "Start" menu option or by pressing the | | | | Messenger when I log on to Windows" after |
| Windows button on the keyboard. | | | | signed-in, and check the check mark and un-check |
| 2- The next step is to click on "Run", but for | | | | the box if it has the mark. |
| Windows Vista you need to type 'Run' on the Start | | | | 4- Go to "allow automatic sign-in when connected to |
| Search box and then click "Run". | | | | the internet" option and un-check the box. |
| 3- When the run box appears, type 'services.msc' on | | | | 5- Finally click 'Ok' to exit. |