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    Windows Live Messenger is a pain...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by afpearce, Nov 4, 2006.

  1. afpearce

    afpearce Notebook Enthusiast

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    when i installed it, it automatically created a folder called "My Sharing Folders". I dont need nor want this folder. but its doesnt allow me to delete the folder itself or the files located inside of it. HOW CAN I GET RID of the filesSS?!?!?! help! thanks!
     
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    If the program is really annoying, then uninstall it, and then try and delete the folder. It may be that Windows Live is running in the backgorund, and stopping you from deleting the program.
     
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    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    You can try using this program http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ But I wouldn't be surprised if WLM makes a new folder with the same name the next time it starts up.
     
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    afpearce Notebook Enthusiast

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    nevermind i figured it out. windows live removes the folder when you uninstall the messsenger. when you reinstall the messenger it adds the files again. i dont know how it does it but it freaks me out

    i realized that the folder was a shortcut to a hidden microsoft folder in my local settings. once you get into the hidden folder you can delete at your will. its kind of ghey but what can you do.

    thanks for the quick replies.
     
    afpearce, Nov 4, 2006
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