How to Remove Windows Messenger From System Tray

1. Locate the Windows Live Messenger icon on the system tray.
2. Right-click the icon and click 'Exit.' The icon is removed from the system tray.
3. Click the 'Start' menu and click the 'Control Panel' if you want to remove the application completely. Click 'Uninstall a Program' and double-click 'Windows Live Messenger.' When prompted, click 'Yes' to confirm and remove the application.