Windows XP problem

Boncuk

New Member

• Jan 15, 2009

• #1

Hello,

a while ago there was an automatic update of the Microsoft messenger. The download obviously didn't complete.

Since that time windows tries to install the update persistanty searching without result. That happens every two minutes, which is utmost annoying.

How can I delete the "Installer message" in the windows startup?

Thank you

Boncuk

 

Last edited: Jan 15, 2009

blueroomelectronics

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2009

• #2

Run
Msconfig
Startup

 

Grossel

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2009

• #3

Try another client.

amsn is the program I personally prefer.

 

Last edited: Jan 15, 2009

Boncuk

New Member

• Jan 15, 2009

• #4

That doesn't solve the problem.

I unchecked Windows Installer and acknowledged after a system start.

I also cannot find the 'Winini' to modify manually.

Was easier with windows98.

Boncuk

 

Mikebits

Well-Known Member

• Jan 15, 2009

• #5

Try looking here:
**broken link removed**

or here:
Disabling Messenger Service in Windows XP

 

J

johnsmith123

Member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #6

Re: boot.ini

Boncuk said:

I also cannot find the 'Winini' to modify manually.
Boncuk

Click to expand...

In My Computer, select TOOLS, Folder Options,
check "Show hidden files and Folders"
check "Display contents of system folders"

 

Grossel

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #7

Thought problem was when messenger was running.

Than my other suggestion is to download and run Autoruns. That program let you specify programs that you don't want to start together with windows.

 

Boncuk

New Member

• Jan 16, 2009

• #8

Thank you all gentlemen,

I ran Registry Booster (UniBlue) and the issue seems to be solved.

BTW, there are no hidden files in my system.

Regards

Hans

 

chathura_tact

New Member

• Aug 8, 2010

• #9

Run --> regedit

ang Go to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

and delete MSMSGS

 

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