Disable window messager

How to disable Windows Messenger?
1. Select “Start”
2. Choose “Control Panel”
3. Choose “Administrative Tools”
** note in Windows XP Home edition, Admistrative Tools is in Performance and
Maintence
4. Choose “Services”
5. Right-click on “Messenger”
6. Select “Stop”
** To permanently disable Messenger:
7. Right click “Messenger”
8. Select “Properties”
9. Change “Startup Type” to “Disabled” and click “OK”