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Hi all! I have a strange problem with ICQ. It runs for about a minute or so, and then I get a runtime error. I have reinstalled it three times, but the same thing keep happening. I think it's the newest version of ICQ that has some kind of problem on my computer, Anyone has any suggestions how to fix it? Also, if someone knows where I can download old ICQ-versions that would be great.
 
Send me your email address, I have the install file for 2001b.
Also, you could try out http://www.trillian.cc, a nice alternative to just about every IM program used, onyl problem is it apparently can't import 2002a contact lists.
 
Problem solved. I have XP, so I have multiple users. The problem seems to relate to two users running ICQ at the same time... Also, It might have something to do with Windows messenger running at the same time as ICQ...


Now, I have another problem... How do I get rid of Windows Messenger?? I don't know how to uninstall it, but that's what I want to do. I have XP Pro.
 
Heh, MSN messenger is probably installed as an integrated part of the OS. If so, you're basically screwed.
Get 2k, it works.
 
I'm running XP home, and I "uninstalled" it... well, deleted it, last night - can't believe that it doesn't show up on the Add/Remove list - stupid Microsoft.

You can delete the entire "Messenger" folder, (mine was under Program Files), but you have to end the Messenger process from the Task Manager first, and since I'm not at home right now, I can't remember what it's called - but I'm not brilliant, and I found it easily - something like msmgs.exe?? Anyways, if you end that process, it'll let you delete all of the .dlls and the .exe file that runs messenger. Then, you just have to take the shortcut out of your Start Menu.

I didn't have any apparant problems when I deleted it last night, but I was only on my computer for another hour, so follow or ignore these instructions at your discretion. Good Luck! :)
 
Type "msconfig" in the run menu. (Without the quotes)
Under the start-up tab, uncheck MSN Messenger. Although it will still be on your computer, you most llkely won't see it again.

In a short while, Microsoft will be releasing a service pack which allows you to uninstall built-in programs like MSN Messenger. More on this issue here.
 
wow that's cool i didn't know it worked in XP
just found out this morning that it doesn't work on 95 (grr)

thank god for tweakall :)
 
Actually, messenger wasn't under startup, but I found it under a tab called services. Thanks a lot all of you. Now messenger is there, but I don't have to see it anymore.
 
I just found out how to uninstall MS Messenger (and lots of other integrated programs in XP)

open the file c:\windows\inf\sysoc.inf with notepad. There will be a lot of commandlines for various windows components in here. If you want these programs to appear in add/remove programs under control panel, delete the word "hide" in the command line. Leave everything else as it is, and save the file.

Just wanted to let you all know, since it's a desired feature in XP to be able to uninstall some components.
 
1. Click on the Start button and select Run.
2. Type "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove" in the text box and click OK. You will see a progress bar appear shortly as it deletes its files and it will then ask you to reboot. After the reboot the program will be gone.

this is what I did to remove it from my Windows XP Pro
 
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