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Uninstalled MSN messenger, but...
Hello,
I downloaded MSN Messenger 5, installed it and uninstalled it when I realized that I don't really need it, since it's mostly the same as Windows Messenger, I think... (what's the difference in fact?) Anyway, now that it's uninstalled, my Windows Messenger just won't sign in automatically. It will start when I turn on my comp, but it won't sign in, unlike before. Also, it used to automatically sign in after I established a connection. Now it won't do that anymore. Is there any way to make that automatic again? Thanks!!! Colleen. |
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Uninstalled MSN messenger, but...
Greetings Colleen,
This is a known issue -- to fix this, you need to fully reinstall Windows Messenger 4.7. First, close down Messenger (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 Reboot, click "Yes" to remove your preferences, then reinstall from http://messenger.msn.com/download/download.asp?client=0 MSN Messenger 5 has a few new features (a slightly tweaked interface, Univeral Plug and Play file transfer, some new connectivity options, improved emoticon look, among other things). ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Windows MVP, Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com "Colleen" wrote in message ... Hello, I downloaded MSN Messenger 5, installed it and uninstalled it when I realized that I don't really need it, since it's mostly the same as Windows Messenger, I think... (what's the difference in fact?) Anyway, now that it's uninstalled, my Windows Messenger just won't sign in automatically. It will start when I turn on my comp, but it won't sign in, unlike before. Also, it used to automatically sign in after I established a connection. Now it won't do that anymore. Is there any way to make that automatic again? Thanks!!! Colleen. |
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