>>>I have a MSN Messenger Service appearing in my tray. How do I remove it from appearing in there?
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>>Stop it from being loaded. Use the Add/Remove New Software Wizard to Uninstall it.
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>>Stop it from appearing. Start up Messenger, and create an account or log in an existing account. When it comes up, pick Tools/Options, the Preferences tab, and uncheck the box for appearing on the taskbar. it will not appear on either the systray or taskbar. It is still usable even if not on the taskbar or systray from the Start/Programs menu.
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>Ok, I have found it. It was part of Microsoft components.

I would not be adamant about removing it - if there's a microphone and speakers on the PC, and a full-time Internet connection, you can make long-distance calls through it through the Internet, and if you have other people also using the Messenger, it's an alternative to ICQ (fewer features, but it isn't tied into AOHell, either). It works reliably through ICS, NAT and the WinGate Pro Proxy on port 1080.