How to disable Windows Messenger

To completely disable Windows Messenger perform the following steps:

1. Click Start >> Run

2. In the Run box, type gpedit.msc to open the Group Policy editor.

3. In the left pane, under Local Computer Policy | Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates and then Windows Components.

4. Double click Windows Messenger.

5. Now in the right pane double click the policy:

Do not automatically start Windows Messenger initially

and click the Enabled option.

Then double click the policy:

Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run

and click the Enabled option.