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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 10, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Install without showing up in Add/Remove?
>
> Leo,

> I\'ve got a question about MSN Messenger. Is there any way
> that I can have the program installed on my computer without
> having it appear in the \"Add/Remove Programs\" in the
> control panel? Let\'s just say that I don\'t want anybody to
> know that I have MSN Messenger installed. Is this possible? I
> need help! Any info would be great!

The decision on whether to show up in add/remove programs is
made by the application itself, so in short ... no, I don't
believe there's a way to force MSN MEssenger not to do so.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

Article 186 | Category: Windows

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