disabling instant messenger


  1. Anderson2
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    disabling instant messenger


    I never use IM and in XP I always disabled it. I would like to do the same in my new laptop running Windows 7 home premium but do not know how to do it in W7. Can someone kindly advise?
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  3. dnorris
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RTM
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    Which IM program are you referring to?
    There are none installed by default, so just don't install one.
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  4. Anderson2
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    I just assumed Windows installed them by default. This is anew laptop and I think it had AOL trial installed on it but I quickly got rid of that.
    What would I search for to see if IM is active because of some installation I am not aware of? I use Thunderbird for email.
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  6. Anderson2
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    With the info you gave me I discovered that HP had installed Windows Live essentials and that included Live Instant Messenger, so I removed it. Any other IMs I should search for?
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  7. Grimmjow
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    Anderson2 said:
    With the info you gave me I discovered that HP had installed Windows Live essentials and that included Live Instant Messenger, so I removed it. Any other IMs I should search for?
    Anderson2 said:
    With the info you gave me I discovered that HP had installed Windows Live essentials and that included Live Instant Messenger, so I removed it. Any other IMs I should search for?
    I suppose you removed it via programs and features in control panel, so look there.
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