'Windows Messenger vs MSN Messenger

Windows messenger vs MSN Messenger
Why two programs which should I be using?

It is confusing.

[Sheri]

I use MSN Messenger 6.1 for instant messaging. Whenever I
start Outlook Express Windows Messenger 4.x starts,
kicking me out of 6.1. I heard there is a way to prevent
Windows Messenger 4.x from running. Can you tell me
how? Also, if I prevent it from running, will it affect
my collecting my email using Outlook Express from a pop3
account? I use Windows XP Professional.

Thanks.
-Sheri


>-----Original Message-----
>Greetings,
>
>There are several differences between the two. 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 on
>Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
functionality (Remote Assistance,
>Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>
>MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
(Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
>Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting,
etc.).
>
>Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
>..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>
>Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
upon what functionality you need and
>how you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use
Messenger as per normal, you can
>choose whichever client you like.
>____________________________________________
>Jonathan Kay
>Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>Associate Expert
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> wrote in message
...
>> Windows messenger vs MSN Messenger
>> Why two programs which should I be using?
>>
>> It is confusing.
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Sheri,

To stop Outlook Express from starting Windows Messenger, simply close Outlook Express, then
download and run this .reg file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/stopmessenger_oe.reg

And no, it won't affect Outlook Express's e-mail functionality at all.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"Sheri" > wrote in message ...
>I use MSN Messenger 6.1 for instant messaging. Whenever I
> start Outlook Express Windows Messenger 4.x starts,
> kicking me out of 6.1. I heard there is a way to prevent
> Windows Messenger 4.x from running. Can you tell me
> how? Also, if I prevent it from running, will it affect
> my collecting my email using Outlook Express from a pop3
> account? I use Windows XP Professional.
>
> Thanks.
> -Sheri
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Greetings,
>>
>>There are several differences between the two. 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 on
>>Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
> functionality (Remote Assistance,
>>Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>>
>>MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
> (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>>etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
> Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
>>Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting,
> etc.).
>>
>>Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
> technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
>>..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>>
>>Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
> upon what functionality you need and
>>how you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use
> Messenger as per normal, you can
>>choose whichever client you like.
>>____________________________________________
>>Jonathan Kay
>>Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>>Associate Expert
>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>>Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>>
> wrote in message
...
>>> Windows messenger vs MSN Messenger
>>> Why two programs which should I be using?
>>>
>>> It is confusing.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[John]

Can MSN Messenger do video in a window larger than the one
in XP messenger?
>-----Original Message-----
>Greetings,
>
>There are several differences between the two. 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 on
>Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
functionality (Remote Assistance,
>Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>
>MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
(Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
>Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting,
etc.).
>
>Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
>..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>
>Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
upon what functionality you need and
>how you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use
Messenger as per normal, you can
>choose whichever client you like.
>____________________________________________
>Jonathan Kay
>Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>Associate Expert
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>
> wrote in message
...
>> Windows messenger vs MSN Messenger
>> Why two programs which should I be using?
>>
>> It is confusing.
>>
>>
>
>
>.
>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi John,

Yes it can -- you can make the video window "Large", "Medium" or "Small" in MSN Messenger.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

"John" > wrote in message
...
> Can MSN Messenger do video in a window larger than the one
> in XP messenger?
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Greetings,
>>
>>There are several differences between the two. 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 on
>>Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
> functionality (Remote Assistance,
>>Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
>>
>>MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
> (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
>>etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
> Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
>>Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting,
> etc.).
>>
>>Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
> technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
>>..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
>>
>>Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
> upon what functionality you need and
>>how you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use
> Messenger as per normal, you can
>>choose whichever client you like.
>>____________________________________________
>>Jonathan Kay
>>Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
>>Associate Expert
>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
>>Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>>
> wrote in message
...
>>> Windows messenger vs MSN Messenger
>>> Why two programs which should I be using?
>>>
>>> It is confusing.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>.
>>

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

There are several differences between the two. 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 on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).

MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.

Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use Messenger as per normal, you can
choose whichever client you like.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

> wrote in message
...
> Windows messenger vs MSN Messenger
> Why two programs which should I be using?
>
> It is confusing.
>
>