How to install and remove Windows Live Messenger 2009?
Uninstalling Windows Live Messenger 2009
My friend Henry introduced me to Windows Live Messenger 2009.
I was using MSN Messenger 7.5 lol, kinda outdated.
So I google search to download the latest WLM 2009.
After downloading the program, I quickly installed it.
All works smoothly until I was at the sign in window where this error pops up…
“Unable to sign into Windows Live Messenger – Error 80004005″
Hmm I wonder, was it my password?
This time, I typed slowly hoping I didn’t made any typo mistakes for the password in asterisk *********
It didn’t work. I guess I have to remove all Messenger for a fresh reinstallation.
I uninstall MSN Messenger 7.5 and MSN Live Plus.
But, I could not find any uninstaller for Windows Live Messenger 2009!
It was not listed under “Add or Remove Programs” nor the uninstaller.exe is located in
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger
Hmm… I wonder where could it be.
So I looked into “Add or Remove Programs” under “Add/Remove Windows Components”
I found it. After uncheck/untick the box for Windows Messenger, and clicking OK, but it is still there.
How to uninstall Windows Live Messenger 2009 using RUN
To uninstall Windows Live Messenger, click START, then Run if using Windows XP [operating system]
then [type/copy] the following and press Enter: [it works 100%]
msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}
You will notice that the Windows Live will be removed from your “Start” > “All Programs” list.
If that does not help, check out this sites
http://messengergeek.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E3785B1281BBDA1!868.entry
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_uninstall_windows_live_messenger.html
Good luck!
Once you have uninstall it, do a fresh installation by visiting the official Microsoft Windows Live Messenger
Thank you guys for posting that info. I downloaded WLM this am and my computer turned into slowwww mode. I too could not figure out how to uninstall. Thanks for the help. Back on track now!
Download the file from this website:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301/en-us
Then manually delete it.
Thought maybe I had finally found the answer to my problem. But I did what you said and got this error message:
“This action is only available for products that are currently installed.”
This is the problem. Maybe you can help me? So far I cant find anyone who can help and Ive been dealing with this for over 24 hours now ever since windows updated the other day.
My computer can no longer find windows live messenger anywhere, not even in its own search. Yet when I go to the website to try to reinstall it, there is a new windows live box (from the day before yesterdays updates I assume) that takes you to the page to reinstall the messenger yet…..that site is telling me I already have messenger installed! I am so beyond frustrated tonight with all of this and dont know where else to turn but I need my windows live messenger back.
Can anyone tell me how to reinstall the windows live messenger even though it is supposedly on my computer? Is there a way to do that? Or a way to completely uninstall it even though my computer says its not on here? ugh Thank you for any help.
Beth
thank you guyes very much. i have installed windows twice and after i have read this about how to remove the messenger 2009 i felt how stupid i was.
and i learned that i have alwyas to try everything easy to go to the hardest one.
thank you for your help.
Success!! Yayyyyy
I ran Windows installer; did a complete virus check (what made me do that I don’t know, but I did) and reinstalled WLM 2009 and it worked; everything works fine now! Oh ya, I uninstalled SP2 as I heard it screwed up a lot of Vista systems, especially Media Centre. Now, I have my updates from MS set to tell me about the updates, but to let me choose which ones I install.
good look on that lil link pal…u save me from bein madd for a couple months…
please help me!!! i can’t sign in because my msn can’t open. i’m so furios because everyday that i try to open my msn in wlm, i read the same things : ” signing in to wlm failed because the service is tempoarily unavailable.please try again later. error code : 8007007e.” helppppppppppp me pleaseeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
I think I’m in a lot of trouble. I’ve followed everything that was posted here to the letter – no success. I was certain WLM2009 was totally gone from my computer, so I went to install an older version, and got some error code and under it, it said “catastrauphic error” YIKES!
It says I have WLM2009, but I cannot find any trace of it, even after I did everything here. I can’t do system restore because it only goes back to the day I uninstalled my old WLM to make room for this stoopit piece of crap. I’m running Vista Home Premium. Can anyone help me please?
Hi snifflerooh…….is that as far as system restore will go, can’t you go back even further, say, last month? I tried to go back to the day I uninstalled the old and updated the new messenger but it wouldn’t work either so I found a spot two days previous to that which worked ok. The new messenger is still in my system though it’s just frozen! I keep getting a bubble when I switch on saying updates are available. This is not the normal automatic updates because it wants me to ‘agree’ and I just know it’s trying to update the frozen windows live messenger so I ignor the update at all costs. I use XP so I’m not sure if the same deal will work for you in Vista. I do know it’s hiding really well that’s why you can’t find it. Yet it’s strange how some people seem to be able to get rid of it. I couldn’t do anything for ages until I did the system restore. Just see if you can go back even further. It did take my pc ages to get through the restore by the way, I’m sure windows live messenger was fighting with it all the way down!
Thanks for your help, jacwat
I checked my system restore again, and it only goes back as far as the day WLM was uninstalled to make room for the ‘new’ one. 
I tried RevoUninstaller but it shows nothing. Maybe I should try that date-if it failes, I can always put it back I guess. Ugh! I HATE Microsoft sometimes! lol
hey it work realy realy good http://www.msn-tools.net/download/WLMUninstaller.exe .try it
OMG WOW
YOU ARE A GENIOUS 
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR/MA’AM 
LIKE ALL MY TECH SAVVY FRIENDS WERE SO PUZZLED AND YOU CAME TO THE RESCUE! WOOT 
Wow thanks for posting this. Im gonna try it now.
thank you very muchhhhhhhhhhhhhh
finaly it works with.. muaaaaahhhhh
This is the exact same problem Im having! It wont let me do a system restore at all either. I forgot to say in my other post that Im using XP home
If you want to manually install the latest Live Messenger 2009(14.0.8089.726), you can download all the components needed, as well as the uninstaller from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zkdjojowz24
Enjoy!
If you downloaded the standalone version(14.0.8089.726) from Softpedia: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Chat/Instant-Messaging/Windows-Live-Messenger-9.shtml , the ID above does not work, use this instead:
msiexec /x {A85FD55B-891B-4314-97A5-EA96C0BD80B5}
or to check the ID manually, open Regedit and go to:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live\Messenger
…copy the ID and replace the above if it isn’t the same.
That should do the trick
Oh why Microsoft?
you sir, are a hero
Thank you soooooo much that did it
Stupid M$ for making it so hard to uninstall their shit…
This is how I got rid of Windows Live messenger and got my old one back AND I can still sign in to the old one…………
First I went into System Restore and restored to a point two days before I installed the new messenger, which got rid of the new windows live messenger and gave me back my old one. Then I found I still could not sign in as I got the message to install the new one or else nothing.
I usually use Internet Explorer but my friend always uses MSN Explorer on this computer and I noticed at this point that he was able to sign in to his MSN Explorer which automatically signed him in to the old messenger and there he was the little green man in all his glory in the corner saying who was online and how many emails there were. AHA! So I opened messenger and signed out of my friends account and tried to sign into mine but the same old message came up and I was unable to sign in. So I signed into MSN Explorer which made the old messenger active for me. Then I just exited MSN Explorer and opened Internet Explorer and the old messenger remained signed for me.
It does sound a bit of rigmarole but I’ve got used to it now and it’s far better than using that stupid new windows live messenger. So maybe if anyone has problems with this issue they could install MSN Explorer (the free version) and go from there. It’s one way round it anyway.
(By the way my friend was unable to sign into MSN Explorer while windows live was installed but it was ok as soon as it was gone)
“http://www.msn-tools.net/download/WLMUninstaller.exe” thnx 4 that.is’t great!!
hey it work realy realy good http://www.msn-tools.net/download/WLMUninstaller.exe thnx 4 that man
thankyou dennis meta
hey dude thanx it really works.every one try it.it is very use full
Hi, I just posted a message here before I saw your link. I tried this and it worked! Thank you! Then I reinstalled windows live messenger and now I have another problem. I can see it and even created a shortcut on my desktop for it, but it wont open or run. Do you know how to fix this problem? Thanks for any help.
I installed Windows Live Messenger 2009 and it’s not working for me so I want to uninstall it. Problem is it’s not listed in Control Panel. Like others uninstalling Messenger 9 I’ve deleted the files from the systems disk but whenever I try reinstalling Messenger 8.5 it says that I’m still using 9.0.what can i do???
I type: ”msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}” in Run, and a window comes up and says : Are you sure you want to uninstall this product? I click Yes and the following message shows up : This action is only valid for products that are currently installed. What can i do?? Plz help me to remove this
If you downloaded the standalone version(14.0.8089.726) from Softpedia: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Chat/Instant-Messaging/Windows-Live-Messenger-9.shtml , the ID above does not work, use this instead:
msiexec /x {A85FD55B-891B-4314-97A5-EA96C0BD80B5}
or to check the ID manually, open Regedit and go to:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live\Messenger
…copy the ID and replace the above if it isn’t the same.
That should do the trick
Oh why Microsoft?
For Vista users:
try go to Add/remove programs in the control panel…look for Windows Live Essentials..double click and open…say yes to Uninstall..select messenger on the next screen…let it go..rest assured..it will be gone…
THANKS f o F ! N h o
“http://www.msn-tools.net/download/WLMUninstaller.exe” works great
Thank u…it worked for me…good one
where do i find messenger in the services of vista? i can’t find this sucker anywhere!!
http://www.msn-tools.net/download/WLMUninstaller.exe
DownLoad It U Can Unistall Any Version Of WLM
Hope It’s Usefull
Thanks for the tool .. it worked
wow its working thanks you sooooo much awsome
but i need msn latest full setup
OK… So here’s my problem…
I type in ”msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}” in Run, and a window comes up and it says : Are you sure you want to uninstall this product?, and I click Yes and the following message shows up : This action is only valid for products that are currently installed. I simply don’t get it :S.
Can anyone help?
Thank you very much
If you downloaded the standalone version(14.0.8089.726) from Softpedia: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Chat/Instant-Messaging/Windows-Live-Messenger-9.shtml , the ID above does not work, use this instead:
msiexec /x {A85FD55B-891B-4314-97A5-EA96C0BD80B5}
or to check the ID manually, open Regedit and go to:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows Live\Messenger
…copy the ID and replace the above if it isn’t the same.
That should do the trick
Oh why Microsoft?
…
Woooooooo it worked
thanks a lot 
x
Oh man, it works like a charm!
using Messenger 7.5 is like eating piece of shit as christmas cake :=D
keep it up, Thanks buddy 8=)
you’re welcome goatheadnaik
Thank you so much for this
msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}
i been angry for 6 months as msn slows my pc down and it would not uninstall
thank you very much!!
thank you so much. it really works
THANKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSSSS LOVEYOU MAN
Hey man thanks a lot. I have also been getting the same problem as you.thanks a lot for sharing it.
Cheers.
Hi,
tahnk u very much to help me to delete messenger using msiexec /x {0AAA9C97-74D4-47CE-B089-0B147EF3553C}
this command.
Thanks
wow thank you so much!!!
OMFG thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOO much i was going frickin INSANE trying to get rid of this!!
you’;re welcome
thxit realy helped me THX:-X
Allah bless you …… thanks a lot
THANK YOU MAGICAL WINDOWS GOD
You have NO IDEA how helpful this was for me. I’ve been sitting here for FIVE HOURS racking my brain for some way to remove this from my PC completely because even though I removed Windows Live Essentials, which was supposedly the uninstaller, the retarded fucking installer wouldn’t allow me to REINSTALL the program, leading me to believe that the person behind the latest version of the windows live installer is a monkey with half his brain replaced with a bag of cow shit. But you saved me from certain aneurysm with this magical code, and I’ll have to give Microsoft a good stern talking to. Thank you SO MUCH. Seriously, I want to bear your child.
hey thanx buddy!
Thanks for helping me uninstall MSN Messenger but I was unable to access their site to re-install it.
Since yesterday, I’ve unable to access any Microsoft-related websites (hotmail, msn.com, live etc) or my IM. Luckily I managed to link my hotmail account to my gmail and switched to meebo.
No more MSN for me.
i know its the same for me buddy
whats up with that?
Ahhhh, so I need to uninstall “Windows Live Essentials” on Vista!!! Thanks @fox trot
THAANKS DUDE
MAN…..u r Miracle !!!!
u r awesome…u rocK.
You Saved Me! Thank you very much!
YOU ARE A GENUIS THANKYOU!
youre a ninja porangi!!!
works 100%
THANKYOU FINALLY! Got rid of all the wlm 2009 files, U Rawk MAN!
how do i remove windows live from vista
For Vista:
Start …Control Panel…Programs and Features.
From the list of installed programs choose to uninstall “Windows Live Essentials” and the rest is even more straightforward.
THANK YOU worked for me
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!
You are amazing. Thank you so much!
Thanx alot…
Finally my problem solved
I have exactly the same situation as you.
7.5 upgrade to live.
Cannot login coz of the same error code, Wish to uninstall but cannot find in add/remove program.
Untill i found your page.
Thank you so much!
you’re welcome
THANK YOU FINALLY
VICTORY IS MINE!
HOLY CRAP, I love you
Hey! a biiiig thanks for the advice…It worked awesomely!
Thanks again!:)
brother..u da best man,,,dat msn uninstallin prob wus pain in neck… Thanx
god you are a life saver…
Didn’t work for me, I went to re-install, and it says it’s already installed.
Man u Rockkkk…. thanx a lot……
.: A Zillion Thanks!~~ i think i’ve downloaded the corrupted version (it from microsoft!) and i desperately trying to remove it. Thanks to your tip, now i can reinstall it again-but with the older version. Again, thank you so much!!
p/s: can i use and link your article to my blog?? i want to translate it in BM. thanks~~
:.
Gr8 job!
Thanks
I’ve been looking to remove this pest of a program for several months! Can’t believe that MS doesn’t provide a quick & easy solution that is readily available to all users. Instead, they want this weed of a program to entangle users forever! Thanks for getting me out of WLM jail!
Thanks for the feedback!
you are the man!@!!
:D:D:D
Thanks man u solve my problem thnx very mch
thank u sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much …. it works 100% …. u solved my problem
Thank you
AWesome……………it helpd me a lott
THANKS!!!!
you solved my problem!
I have an erroer with MSN
ERROR CODE 8007007e
helppp plz.
Thanks man, had the same problem. Fixed it right up.
THANK YOU!!!! bin tryna re-install my msn for awile now but cudn’t cuz it said it was laready installed
thanks for the help can finally re install it
OMG THANKS SO SO MUCH
guys i have windows vista…what the hell do i do to erase this thing?!?!!?if anyone knows plz help me
OMG thanks so much for this!
Thanks Alot…that help
cheers buddy, had the same prob and your advice solved it.
THANKS!
Thanks Fraaaank! you are my hero.
thank you very much it solve my problem!
thank thanx very very much’
OMG really thanks i dont know they have to fix it, it looks so great and everything but it doesnt log i though there is something wrong with my computer but when i google it i found that lots of ppl having the same problem.
thanks again
help:error 80040154
Can’t use WLM 9
http://www.nworld.we.bs
Help with error code: 80040154
you try sign into messenger it says service is temporarily unavilable and give me error code 80040154
Signing in to Window Live Messenger failed because the service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
Error code : 80040154
have you try disabling your anti-virus and try wlm 9?
or
restart wlm after the installation.
I had this problem too when after I installed wlm 9.
I restarted my pc and it was ok.
OMG! Thank you so much! I had the same problem with Messenger. I got a little paranoid because I made another account and the same thing happened :\ And then when I came across the idea of uninstalling it, I couldn’t find an uninstall.exe D:
Anyways, thanks again! I’ll let you know if it works
Hmm… It seems it hasn’t solved my problem. I might just go back to using Pidgin.
Thanks anyways
wowwwwwwwww it was awesome it worked perfect,
i really really thank you guys
Thumps up….
Hiya Ayumilove,
Seeing as you don’t like WLM 2k9, and MSN+ is out dated what are you going to switch to, I’ve recently jumped on the IM wagon again and ended up with pidgin, seems to do the job but is a little awkward and features that are in the forefront of WLM at tucked away. Sorry I can’t suggest others as this is the first alternate I’ve tried!
Love to know how it goes.
did you read the post above?
the post is about how to remove windows live messenger.
and sharing the solution above.
I did not mention that I dislike wlm 2k9.
Apologies, just assumed that if you’re taking it off you might be putting something else back on in its place.
Thanks mate, been searching everywhere on how to get rid of windows live 09.p
welcome
share this useful link with your friends/colleagues who are experiencing the same problem!
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\installer
Then click wlarp.exe
This will say do you want to uninstall or install click uninstall, tick the messenger box and your done.
So much simpler this way hope it helps.
I got the same error last year, so I rolled it back to 8.5
There is a rumor that the update will be forced on users in early April. If that’s true, I’ll switch to skype or google chat. Have you heard anything about that?
nope, what kind of update would that be?