Remove MSN Messenger icon from taskbar?

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    Remove MSN Messenger icon from taskbar?


    Is there a way to remove the MSN Messenger icon from the taskbar while remaining logged in to Messenger?

    I want the program to remain open, but I don't need it sitting in the taskbar all the time. In previous versions of Windows it would minimize to the notification area.
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    Windows 7 Build 7229 x64
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    As far as I can tell there's no option for that.
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    Windows 7 Build 7077 x64
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    Yes there is :P

    I personally prefer the convenience of having it there in the taskbar, and really wish more programs would do the same, but if you want to remove it, all you have to do is go to

    32bit: C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger
    64bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger

    there, look for msnmsgr.exe, right click, go to properties. In the compatibility tab, select Windows Vista as the operating system for compatibility and when you next open messenger, it should minimize to the tray. Hope this helps! Also, credit to the original person who found this, I can't remember who =/

    Windows Live Messenger - Taskbar or Notification Icon
    Last edited by Brink; 06 Apr 2009 at 03:02. Reason: Add tutorial link
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    That did it.

    Thanks for that.
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    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    wow thanks so much!! that bugged me so much lol
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    Win 7
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    Thnx for info
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    Win 7 Pro 64 bit
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    Brilliant


    Thank you. It has been bugging me
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    Windows 7 64-bit (Home Premium) SP1
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    awesome thank you veryy much! (:
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    Windows 7
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    Ah the old change the compatibility setting trick. Forgot about that! Thanks napilopez!!
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    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #10

    That helped me - Was annoying the hell out of me

    Cheers
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