How do I uninstall Live Messenger without uninstalling Windows Live Essentials?

Uninstalling Windows Live Messenger (or Windows Live Messenger) can be a tricky process. The program is part of the Windows Live Essentials suite, which can be downloaded separately or bundled with other Windows products. Because of this, it can be difficult to determine how to uninstall Windows Live Messenger without also uninstalling other programs in the suite.

Fortunately, there is a way to uninstall Windows Live Messenger without uninstalling the entire Windows Live Essentials suite. This process involves using either the Add/Remove Programs feature in Windows or the built-in uninstaller that is installed with Windows Live Essentials.

Using Add/Remove Programs

The simplest way to uninstall Windows Live Messenger without uninstalling the rest of Windows Live Essentials is to use the Add/Remove Programs feature in Windows. To do this, go to the Control Panel and click on the Add/Remove Programs icon. You will then see a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll down until you find Windows Live Essentials. Select it and then click on the Change/Remove button.

This will bring up the Windows Live Essentials setup screen. From here, you can uncheck the box next to Windows Live Messenger and then click on the Uninstall button. This will uninstall Windows Live Messenger without uninstalling the other programs in the Windows Live Essentials suite.

Using the Windows Live Essentials Uninstaller

If you prefer to use the built-in uninstaller that is installed with Windows Live Essentials, you can do so by going to the Windows Live folder in the Start Menu. Here, you will find an Uninstaller shortcut which you can use to uninstall Windows Live Messenger without uninstalling the other programs in the suite.

When you click on the Uninstaller shortcut, a setup screen will appear. From here, you can select the program you want to uninstall. This will bring up a list of all the programs installed with Windows Live Essentials. Uncheck the box next to Windows Live Messenger and then click on the Uninstall button. This will uninstall Windows Live Messenger without uninstalling any of the other programs in the Windows Live Essentials suite.

Conclusion

Uninstalling Windows Live Messenger without uninstalling the rest of Windows Live Essentials is not difficult. You can use either the Add/Remove Programs feature in Windows or the built-in uninstaller that is installed with Windows Live Essentials. Both of these methods will allow you to uninstall Windows Live Messenger without uninstalling the other programs in the suite.