How to Uninstall Windows Live Messenger 8.5
- 1). Click the "Messenger" icon located in the bottom right of the System Tray (the icon looks like a little person). Click "Exit" from the list of actions.
- 2). Click "Start" from the System Tray located at the bottom of the desktop and then click "Control Panel" from the right side of the "Start" menu.
- 3). Click "Add or Remove Programs" from the Control Panel.
- 4). Click "Windows Live Messenger" under "Currently Installed Programs."
- 5). Click "Remove" and then click "Yes" to confirm the removal of Windows Live Messenger 8.5.
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