Problem with msn messanger

C_Ronaldo

I stupidly downloaded a program frm a link sum1 sent me, the program is about msn names,everytime i open a new window to message someone this comes up
"I get my MSN Names from http://www.messaging-names.com",

id like to remove it but i cant seem to see it in add/remove programs,

thanks for your help

startrekker

Well a quick Google and other people are having the same problem as you. The site, although Google suggests it is harmful to visit says

"If you wish to remove this function from our software you can do so by changing the program's options, or by uninstalling it via Ad/Remove Programs "

As you have tried the add/remove, try to remove it from the program itself. You could also do with booting into safemode and running your anti-virus, spyware removal to see if that gets rid as well.

SimonW

If you can't uninstall it directly through the program or through control panel you could always try a system restore.

Start Menu>All Programs>Accessories>System tools>System Restore.

Just select the relevant system checkpoint before you installed the program.

HTH,

Simon

C_Ronaldo

ive found the location of the files/program, if i deleted the files i take it that remove it,

crox

I'd say the system restore is the safer option, if you just delete the files the system could still look for them and cause a whole world of pain...

C_Ronaldo

i cant remember when i downloaded it though

C_Ronaldo

if i right click on the program files it gives me a date could i use that as a date to system restore to

Alison556

If you go into the Start menu and then go to programmes, do you see the programme name in the list? If so, go to it and see if there's an uninstall listed. Failing that, if you go into your C drive, then programmes, there should be a folder for it. Go into that and see if there's an uninstall option.

C_Ronaldo

theres nothing as you described alison556, ive tried a system restore and it keeps on saying it couldnt restore or there was no change

ill try safemode thing

C_Ronaldo

i managed to sort out the problem, i deleted the process(msn was open at the time, not sure if they wud b there if msn was closed) and i deleted the program,