Get rid of Windows Live Messenger ads

If you finally got around to updating Windows Live Messenger to the latest build (8.1.0178.00) you’ll be happy to know that those gurus at Mess have been working just as hard to rid your instant messaging experience of those annoying ads found at the bottom of windows.

How do I get rid of the ads you ask?

1. Check to see what version of Windows Live Messenger you’re running. From the main window go to Help/About Messenger to find out.

2. If you’re running another other than build (8.1.0178.00) then install it from here.

3. Download the Mess Patch from here.

4. When you install the Mess Patch you see a few options. Look for the options under Main Window and make sure put a check next to “Remove advertising banner”. Under Conversation Window Options put checks next to “Remove bottom text advertisement” and “Remove advertising space area”. I also disable “Nudges” and “Winks”.

Enjoy your ad free messaging experience!