messenger versions

[Ross]

Thanks very much Jonathan, curious, what is the
difference between the versions. And would you recommend
any one in particlular for xp?

Regards Ross

>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ross,
>
>The latest Windows Messenger is 4.7.2009, and yes, if
you want to remove that later, you'll
>have to follow the same procedure.
>
>If you mean MSN Messenger 5 or 6, you can remove those
from the Add or Remove Programs in the
>Control Panel.
>____________________________________________
>Jonathan Kay
>Windows MVP, Messenger
>Associate Expert
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
>"Ross" > wrote in message
...
>> Hey thanks very much. That worked great. Now if I
>> download the latest version (the one I deleted was 4.7)
>> will I have to do the same if I ever want to delete it?
>>
>> Thanks again,
>>
>> Ross
>>
>>
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Greetings Ross,
>> >
>> >To remove Windows Messenger, close down Messenger if
>> it's running (right click the messenger
>> >icon in the notification area/system tray and click
>> close). Then click the start button,
>> >then click Run and type in (copy-paste if you like):
>> >
>> >RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%
>> \INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
>> >
>> >Then click OK.
>> >Messenger will then be uninstalled. For more detailed
>> instructions and screenshots, go to,
>> >http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
>> >____________________________________________
>> >Jonathan Kay
>> >Windows MVP, Messenger
>> >Associate Expert
>> >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>> >Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> >
>> >
>> >"Ross" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >> I am trying to delete windows messenger, but the pc
>> will
>> >> not allow me. This windows messenger does not show
in
>> the
>> >> add and remove programs. It is a file folder under
>> >> program files. How can I delete this?
>> >
>> >
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Ross,

Well there are a number of differences between the versions. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6
has support for display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas
Windows Messenger supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which
one you use is up to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and
likes), however one thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed (but not
running) on Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote
Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Windows MVP, Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com


"Ross" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks very much Jonathan, curious, what is the
> difference between the versions. And would you recommend
> any one in particlular for xp?
>
> Regards Ross
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hi Ross,
> >
> >The latest Windows Messenger is 4.7.2009, and yes, if
> you want to remove that later, you'll
> >have to follow the same procedure.
> >
> >If you mean MSN Messenger 5 or 6, you can remove those
> from the Add or Remove Programs in the
> >Control Panel.
> >____________________________________________
> >Jonathan Kay
> >Windows MVP, Messenger
> >Associate Expert
> >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >
> >"Ross" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> Hey thanks very much. That worked great. Now if I
> >> download the latest version (the one I deleted was 4.7)
> >> will I have to do the same if I ever want to delete it?
> >>
> >> Thanks again,
> >>
> >> Ross
> >>
> >>
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >Greetings Ross,
> >> >
> >> >To remove Windows Messenger, close down Messenger if
> >> it's running (right click the messenger
> >> >icon in the notification area/system tray and click
> >> close). Then click the start button,
> >> >then click Run and type in (copy-paste if you like):
> >> >
> >> >RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%
> >> \INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove
> >> >
> >> >Then click OK.
> >> >Messenger will then be uninstalled. For more detailed
> >> instructions and screenshots, go to,
> >> >http://messenger.jonathankay.com/problem.aspx?ID=7
> >> >____________________________________________
> >> >Jonathan Kay
> >> >Windows MVP, Messenger
> >> >Associate Expert
> >> >http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
> >> >Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"Ross" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> >> I am trying to delete windows messenger, but the pc
> >> will
> >> >> not allow me. This windows messenger does not show
> in
> >> the
> >> >> add and remove programs. It is a file folder under
> >> >> program files. How can I delete this?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >.
> >> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >