Disabling Windows Messenger on Windows XP

[kristian sordo]

I downloaded MSN Messenger 5.0, which I prefer over Windows Messenger. I want to know if it's possible to delete Windows Messenger. Whenever an icon appears on my system tray stating a network cable is disconnected (why does this happen anyway?) Windows Messenger starts automatically and I get logged out of MSN Messenger, which is annoying. How can I correct this?

[snapper]

hi,

what OS are you using?
With WinXP I fairly certain you need SP1 installed. I'm not sure with the other ones.

thanks

[alex zorrilla]

Take a look at these:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;330117
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;302089

--Alex

[free2002]

it seems the only way to get rid of it is to delete the actual program, i cant remember what dir it resides in but just do a search for it. I did this and had no problems since.

[kristian sordo]

Actually, Alex's suggestion works best.