OS 10.4 - How do I REALLY delete MSN Messenger??

dinogee · dinogee #1 (**permalink**)

02-05-2007, 11:56 PM

I was using MSN Messenger and all of a sudden I got kicked out.
Big deal, happens all the time. But no matter how many times I tried to log in again I couldn't, it says the system is not available now or some non-sense like that. I tried logging in with another account and it worked.
So now i want to REALLY delete messenger and install it again. Like as if it was never installed in my computer, erase all the conversation histories and the display pictures I added and all of those things. How do i do that?

coach_z · coach_z #2 (**permalink**)

02-06-2007, 12:59 AM

this thread should help you a lot:
Mac-Forums Switchers FAQ and Information

-chris

teapea · teapea #3 (**permalink**)

02-06-2007, 10:39 AM

i use cleanapp on my mac i really like it takes a lot of hassle out, its cheap to buy and works really well i think, i had the same problem as you check it out

http://www.synium.de/cleanapp/index.html

EDIT-XTREEM · EDIT-XTREEM #4 (**permalink**)

02-06-2007, 12:26 PM

Take a look at my article on Macforbeginners.com about deleting Applications: http://macforbeginners.com/page.php?id=173

Karmamour · Karmamour #5 (**permalink**)

04-14-2008, 07:31 PM

To really delete MSN Messenger from a Mac, I had to do the following:
1. Normal uninstall first.
2. After this, I searched for "Microsoft" with Spotlight, and after that I manually deleted the following file:

com.microsoft.Messenger.plist

...and the following folder:

Microsoft Messenger Data

After this MSN couldn't detect any previous versions (or accounts) when re-installed. (Not that re-installing is recommended...

)

NOTE: Using advanced uninstall apps didn't seem to work for me.

BigSexy135 · BigSexy135 #6 (**permalink**)

04-16-2008, 10:36 PM

I use AppTrap its free and it works really well. You just drag an app to the trash and its asks if you want to delete all related files.

Sterling · Sterling #7 (**permalink**)

10-08-2008, 07:15 PM

Same dilemma. Can't find a way to get totally rid of MSN's Messenger. Can anyone share the method used to get it out of my iMac?

Sterling · Sterling #8 (**permalink**)

10-08-2008, 07:19 PM

Unable to find it on my HD. MSN must label it as something totally irrelevant.

coach_z #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 3,169 Mac Specs: i dont have no mac's	02-06-2007, 12:59 AM this thread should help you a lot: Mac-Forums Switchers FAQ and Information -chris MoTM honor roll... when? i dont remember
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EDIT-XTREEM #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 27, 2005 Location: In the mac store and at home on my iMac Posts: 1,165	02-06-2007, 12:26 PM Take a look at my article on Macforbeginners.com about deleting Applications: http://macforbeginners.com/page.php?id=173 Mac Pro (Early 2009) 8 Core 2.26 GHz, 6 GB Ram, 640 GB Drive. Dell 2408WFP.
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BigSexy135 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2007 Posts: 25	04-16-2008, 10:36 PM I use AppTrap its free and it works really well. You just drag an app to the trash and its asks if you want to delete all related files. iMac 20" 2Ghz 2gb RAM (10.5) + 500gb WD Mybook Pro
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dinogee #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 05, 2007 Posts: 1	02-05-2007, 11:56 PM I was using MSN Messenger and all of a sudden I got kicked out. Big deal, happens all the time. But no matter how many times I tried to log in again I couldn't, it says the system is not available now or some non-sense like that. I tried logging in with another account and it worked. So now i want to REALLY delete messenger and install it again. Like as if it was never installed in my computer, erase all the conversation histories and the display pictures I added and all of those things. How do i do that?
	QUOTE Thanks

Karmamour #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 14, 2008 Posts: 1	04-14-2008, 07:31 PM To really delete MSN Messenger from a Mac, I had to do the following: 1. Normal uninstall first. 2. After this, I searched for "Microsoft" with Spotlight, and after that I manually deleted the following file: com.microsoft.Messenger.plist ...and the following folder: Microsoft Messenger Data After this MSN couldn't detect any previous versions (or accounts) when re-installed. (Not that re-installing is recommended... ) NOTE: Using advanced uninstall apps didn't seem to work for me.
	QUOTE Thanks

Sterling #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 08, 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2 Mac Specs: Dumped the Pro's. On my 3rd iMac. Cost me: $3700. Cost Apple (via China) $164. Greedy *******s.	10-08-2008, 07:15 PM Same dilemma. Can't find a way to get totally rid of MSN's Messenger. Can anyone share the method used to get it out of my iMac?
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Sterling #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 08, 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2 Mac Specs: Dumped the Pro's. On my 3rd iMac. Cost me: $3700. Cost Apple (via China) $164. Greedy *******s.	10-08-2008, 07:19 PM Unable to find it on my HD. MSN must label it as something totally irrelevant.
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