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A guide to uninstall MSN from your computer

This web page contains detailed information on how to remove MSN for Windows. The Windows release was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Open here for more details on Microsoft Corporation. MSN is normally set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN folder, regulated by the user's choice. C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MsnInstaller\msniadm.exe /Action:ARP is the full command line if you want to uninstall MSN. msn.exe is the MSN's main executable file and it occupies close to 960.16 KB (983208 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are incorporated in MSN. They occupy 4.88 MB (5117752 bytes) on disk.

  • copymar.exe (274.66 KB)
  • msn.exe (960.16 KB)
  • pisynctw.exe (72.16 KB)
  • update.exe (446.66 KB)
  • msndupd.exe (440.16 KB)
  • msnunin.exe (58.66 KB)
  • copymar.exe (265.15 KB)
  • msn.exe (107.15 KB)
  • pisynctw.exe (72.16 KB)
  • update.exe (150.65 KB)
  • msndupd.exe (143.65 KB)
  • msnunin.exe (49.65 KB)
  • ccrestore.exe (120.66 KB)
  • logonmgr.exe (258.66 KB)
  • msncc.exe (203.16 KB)
  • msniadm.exe (399.16 KB)
  • msninst.exe (370.66 KB)
  • msniusr.exe (399.16 KB)
  • ClearCookies.exe (24.66 KB)
  • ClearIECache.exe (24.66 KB)
  • msnrt.exe (156.16 KB)
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The current web page applies to MSN version 11.60.0794.0 only. You can find below info on other releases of MSN:

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If you are manually uninstalling MSN we recommend you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories that were left behind:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN

Check for and remove the following files from your disk when you uninstall MSN:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSN.lnk
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\ActorAdv.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\ActorBas.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Adorner.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Canvas.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\CanvasUI.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\CnvsShrd.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\copymar.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\custsat.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\custstlc.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\DGeneral.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\dwprivacy.hta
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\highcont.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\hmssm9.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\iasvcstb.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mail.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mailapi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mailares.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mailf.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mailmapi.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mailres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mailui.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mailutil.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\manifest.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\market.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\market.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\miadv.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mibas.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\micd.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\micore.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Microsoft.VC90.CRT.manifest
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\migrate.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\migrate.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\miprint.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msdbx.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msn.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msn8to9.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\coresvc.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\msndupd.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\msndyn.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\msnpri.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\SpellChecker\mssp7en.dub
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\SpellChecker\mssp7en.lex
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\SpellChecker\msspell7.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\SpellChecker\spell.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\txsrvc.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\MSNDynFiles\unicows.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msnemail.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msnmetal.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msnms.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msnmtllc.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\mso.acl
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msvcp100.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msvcp120.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msvcr100.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msvcr120.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\msvcr90.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\osafehtm.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\pac.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\1033\piorgres.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\ActiveXControl.htm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\config.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\data.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\images\mega.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\images\prgemp.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\images\prggrn.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\locale\slideshow.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\messengerData.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\pi.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\pibase.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\pidav.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\piorg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\scripts\Slideshow1.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\splash.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\startup.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\PI\viewer.htm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\pibase.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\pidav.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\pisync.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\pisynctw.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\piview.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\printing.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\qos.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\seal.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\sealcfg.xml
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\sealdef.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Setup\encanvas.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Setup\migrate.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Setup\msn.cif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Setup\msn.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Setup\msnshrd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Setup\msnunin.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\Setup\msnupgrd.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\signin.chm
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\sqlceoledb40.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\sqlcese40.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\themedef.mar
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\txduser.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\txplayer.wmz
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNCoreFiles.BAK.{FEC69D39-ADBA-4928-98F0-3571AA97ABDF}\txsrvc.dll

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be cleaned; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSNINST

Additional values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNSharedFiles\MAILMAPI.DLL.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files (x86)\MSN\MSNSharedFiles\MAILMAPI.DLL.FriendlyAppName


How to uninstall MSN from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

MSN is a program by Microsoft Corporation. Frequently, computer users try to erase this program. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because performing this manually takes some experience related to Windows program uninstallation. The best QUICK practice to erase MSN is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your PC, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and general utility to clean your computer.

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  • navigate to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire the program's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system utility.

3. Press the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Press the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on the computer will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find MSN or simply click the Search feature and type in "MSN". If it is installed on your PC the MSN app will be found very quickly. When you click MSN in the list of apps, the following data about the program is shown to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other people have about MSN, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the app you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove MSN.
Uninstall MSN


8. After removing MSN, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong MSN that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing MSN with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • 10.0
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove MSN by Microsoft Corporation from your PC, we are not saying that MSN by Microsoft Corporation is not a good application for your computer. This page only contains detailed info on how to remove MSN in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2016-07-29 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-07-29 13:57:55.790