Windows live messenger shortcut missing

Tech Support Guy is completely free -- paid for by advertisers and donations. Click here to join today! JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Solved: create windows live messenger desktop shortcut. Thread starter Mr. Newton Start date Nov 11, Status This thread has been Locked and is not open to further replies.

The original thread starter may use the Report button to request it be reopened but anyone else with a similar issue should start a New Thread. Watch our Welcome Guide to learn how to use this site. Newton Terry. Thread Starter. Joined Aug 26, Messages 15, Oh ya, I can't find it in program files either. Just trying to speed up my boot up time by not starting so many things when I turn on my computer.

Helpful hints appreciated. Joined May 22, Messages 7, Trusted Advisor. Joined May 12, Messages 84, Stantley's file path is correct. Follow his instructions and you'll have your desktop shortcut. Stantley you are so right,but it's weird in that I did a search earlier for messenger. Windows Live Messenger. Vangie Beal. March 18, Updated on: May 24, It currently has more than 27 million active registered users worldwide.

In , Microsoft and Yahoo announced an interoperability agreement which would allow users on either system to communicate with each other. WLM is available for the PC and mobile applications also. Vangie Beal Vangie Beal is a freelance business and technology writer covering Internet technologies and online business since the late '90s.

Top Articles. We look at the history of Windows Read more. Website Shortcut on Your Desktop reviewed by Web Webster This Webopedia guide will show you how to create a website shortcut on your desktop using It seems to work fine with me. Thank you BrEeZiE. Tuesday, March 6, AM. Sunday, March 11, PM. You can just rename the file livecall. Tuesday, March 13, PM. Also I blocked the program from accessing the internet through my firewall Norton Hope this helps.

Saturday, April 28, PM. To get rid of this pesky RAM-hog, the secret is: 1 move the livecall. I had the same problems as you guys above, but doing it this way does work! Good luck! Sunday, May 13, AM. I think that there's an even simpler solution. Worked for me! Wednesday, May 16, AM. Rename or delete the livecall. This stops the install when you run messenger. Monday, May 21, PM. Hi, I had the same problems listed in this thread. Saturday, June 23, PM.

Hi guys, I have read all the solutions offered and they all seem far too complicated. I have a simple solution, it is this: Solution: 1. Close Windows Live Messenger. Terminate the livecall. Right-click livecall. Go to the Security tab.

Click Advanced. Unselect Inherit permissions Click "Copy" when it asks Copy or remove. Monday, July 9, PM. How do I get rid of this thing? Bud Herzog. Thursday, July 26, PM.