Yahoo! Messenger

A way to uninstall Yahoo! Messenger from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to remove Yahoo! Messenger for Windows. The Windows release was created by Yahoo! Inc.. Take a look here for more info on Yahoo! Inc.. Yahoo! Messenger's full uninstall command line is C:\PROGRA~2\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\UNWISE.EXE /U C:\PROGRA~2\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\INSTALL.LOG. YahooMessenger.exe is the Yahoo! Messenger's main executable file and it occupies circa 6.29 MB (6595928 bytes) on disk.

The executable files below are installed along with Yahoo! Messenger. They occupy about 6.51 MB (6828208 bytes) on disk.

• UNWISE.EXE (149.50 KB)
• YahooMessenger.exe (6.29 MB)
• Ymsgr_tray.exe (77.34 KB)

 For more Yahoo! Messenger versions please click below:

• 5.5

Following the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the PC. Part_A few of these are shown below.

Directories left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove Yahoo! Messenger:

• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\avthost.swf
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ConnectionWizard.dll
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\core_video.dll
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\default.reg
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\filter1.enc
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\flfl_bg.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ft60.dll
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\generic_messenger.ico
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\id3lib.dll
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\INSTALL.LOG
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\intl.reg
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\kdu_v32R.dll
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\langpacks.xml
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\libexpat.dll
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\login.swf
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\logs\billing_user.log
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\logs\cal.log
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\logs\client_user.log
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\alert.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Audibles\audiblebar.swf
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Audibles\core.swf
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Audibles\head.swf
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Audibles\replace.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\buzz.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\desktopHub.swf
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Etc\OfflineMessageViewer.html
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\balloon.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\beach.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\dog.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\flower.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\golf.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\guitar.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\kitty.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\moon.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\movie.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\pingpong.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\snowman.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\FriendIcon\soccer.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Images\abook.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Images\addfriend.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Images\im.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Images\sendcontactdetails.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\Images\sharemsgrlist.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\message.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\applause_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\applause_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\avatar.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\avatar.swf
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\beep_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\beep_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\belch_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\belch_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\bomb_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\bomb_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\brokenglass_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\brokenglass_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\cough_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\cough_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\cow_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\cow_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\drumroll_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\drumroll_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\filebrowse.bmp
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\flfl_bg.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\grouplaff_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\grouplaff_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\guitar_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\guitar_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\moan_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\moan_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\ooh_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\ooh_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\photo.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\scream_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\scream_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\trombone_bmp.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\trombone_mp3.cab
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\vtoast_accept.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\vtoast_decline.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\vtoast_imonly.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\vtoast_phone.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\vtoast_smiley.gif
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\misc\vtoast_unknown.png
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\offline.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\online.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\beep.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\Busy.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\default_ring.rtl
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\default_ring.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\disconnect.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\flash.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\hold.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\resume.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\ringback.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\ringtone.rtl
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\silent.rtl
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\silent.wav
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\voicepref.xml
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\Yahoo_ring_03.rtl
• C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\Media\RingTones\Yahoo_ring_03.wav

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\Internet Call\Yahoo! Messenger
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Yahoo! Messenger

How to remove Yahoo! Messenger from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

Yahoo! Messenger is an application offered by the software company Yahoo! Inc.. Sometimes, computer users decide to remove this program. This is difficult because uninstalling this manually takes some know-how regarding Windows program uninstallation. One of the best SIMPLE approach to remove Yahoo! Messenger is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs tool


5. All the applications existing on the PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate Yahoo! Messenger or simply click the Search field and type in "Yahoo! Messenger". If it is installed on your PC the Yahoo! Messenger application will be found very quickly. After you click Yahoo! Messenger in the list of applications, the following information about the application is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other people have about Yahoo! Messenger, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details about the application you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove Yahoo! Messenger.


8. After removing Yahoo! Messenger, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items that belong Yahoo! Messenger which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing Yahoo! Messenger using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove Yahoo! Messenger by Yahoo! Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that Yahoo! Messenger by Yahoo! Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to remove Yahoo! Messenger supposing 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' PCs.