DOCUMENT:Q258985 27-OCT-2000 [msnetwork] TITLE :How to Turn Off The Microsoft Network 5.x PRODUCT :The Microsoft Network PROD/VER::5.0,5.1,5.2,5.3 OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS: ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - The Microsoft Network versions 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY ======= This article explains why MSN 5.x cannot be uninstalled, and how it can be turned off. MORE INFORMATION ================ MSN 5.x is built on the same codebase as Windows 98 SE and ME releases, and was not designed to be uninstalled like other software applications. However, when you turn MSN off, the software removes everything but the desktop icon and the setup and installation files. Because of this, if you want to use MSN again, all you need to do is double-click the desktop icon. The setup screen will display and you will not need the CD to reinstall. MSN 5.x is intentionally easy to disable and enable. If a you have a problem with a corrupted file, turning off and then reinstalling the software may fix the problem. To turn MSN off, use the following step: 1. Click the MSN Quick View icon in the Task Tray. 2. Select MSN Options. 3. Then click Turn MSN Off. To reinstall or turn on MSN double-click the MSN icon on the desktop and follow the instructions. Note: Turning off MSN on your computer does not cancel your MSN account. To cancel your account go to http://memberservices.msn.com/us/uscancel.htm See also the FAQ How do I uninstall or turn off MSN? at http://memberservices.msn.com/supportandhelp/msnfaqs/Faq/Msnia/Tech/How/How14.htm Additional query words: uninstall kbimu ====================================================================== Keywords : Technology : kbMSNSearch kbMSN520 kbMSN530 kbMSN510 kbMSN500 Version : :5.0,5.1,5.2,5.3 Issue type : kbhowto kbprb kbinfo ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2000.