I never use Windows Live Messenger, yet it's always running unless I use Task Mgr to turn it off. I'm afraid to delete it, but it's a hassle having it running and pinned to my taskbar.

Hi Everyone,


When Windows messenger (Live) was having errors I deleted it the file before I removed it from control panel (uninstall).

Now the problem is when I open the control panel it Windows Live Essential does not exist and when i run the Windows Live Essential Installer

It says "Done you have the latest version". I've tried to find messenger in my search box however nothing shows up.


Ps I've already ran a registry cleaner but I still cant get it to install or find it in control panel to uninstall....

I am running Windows Vista 32 bit version


I was wondering does anyone know how I can install the latest version of Windows Live Essential so i can use messenger again?


Thanks in advance


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