Windows Live Messenger

To remove advertisements from Windows Live Messenger without installing a patch or crack:

1. Run "Notepad.exe"
   Note: In Windows Vista, run "Notepad.exe" as an Administrator by right-clicking on the shortcut and selecting "Run as administrator"
   
   
2. Open the host file
   "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\Etc\host"
   
   
3. Add the following lines to the bottom of the file:
   127.0.0.1    rad.msn.com
   127.0.0.1    rad.live.com
   
   
4. Save the file and restart Windows Live Messenger
   (if it was already running)

To restore advertisements in Windows Live Messenger:

1. Run "Notepad.exe"
   Note: In Windows Vista, run "Notepad.exe" as an Administrator by right-clicking on the shortcut and selecting "Run as administrator"
   
   
2. Open the host file
   "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\Etc\host"
   
   
3. Remove the following lines from the file:
   127.0.0.1    rad.msn.com
   127.0.0.1    rad.live.com
   
   
4. Save the file and restart Windows Live Messenger
   (if it was already running)