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  #1  
Old August 8th 08, 02:47 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
barry
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Posts: 92
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.


I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.


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  #2  
Old August 10th 08, 12:58 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
Jonathan Kay
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Posts: 2
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.


I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.


  #3  
Old August 11th 08, 11:43 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
barry
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Posts: 92
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.


I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.



  #4  
Old August 12th 08, 03:57 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
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Posts: 891
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.




  #5  
Old July 3rd 09, 04:55 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
ShreveSteve
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Posts: 4
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1



"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.





  #6  
Old July 3rd 09, 05:01 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
ShreveSteve
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 4
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Hi,
I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer on
her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find it.
I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If I
knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet. Any
advice as to what I should do next?

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.





  #7  
Old July 4th 09, 11:58 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
Singapore Computer Service[_2_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 513
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Hello,

Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...F-9157A3B3D774

Live! Messenger
http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger

__
http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/
Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service
"ShreveSteve" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer
on
her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find
it.
I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If
I
knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet.
Any
advice as to what I should do next?

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so
low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I
got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to
keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an
FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by
using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did
that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation
files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a
newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before
installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than
what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version
5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on
the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another
question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter
the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1
and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't
installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it
because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I
get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.







  #8  
Old July 5th 09, 03:47 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
ShreveSteve
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 4
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Thanks. I realized after posting that I had not gone to downloads to check
if this was available. Feel a little embarassed, but hey, that's how you
learn. Thanks again.

"Singapore Computer Service" wrote:

Hello,

Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...F-9157A3B3D774

Live! Messenger
http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger

__
http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/
Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service
"ShreveSteve" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer
on
her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find
it.
I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If
I
knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet.
Any
advice as to what I should do next?

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so
low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I
got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to
keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an
FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by
using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did
that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation
files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a
newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before
installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than
what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version
5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on
the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another
question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter
the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1
and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't
installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it
because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I
get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.








  #9  
Old July 5th 09, 03:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
ShreveSteve
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 4
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

One more thing: I am somewhat confused about upgrading Messenger on my
laptop, now that my wife has the latest version. Is there a difference
between Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger? My version is 4.7. Do
I have to uninstall 4.7 and go get the latest? Maybe I overlooked it, but
haven't found an "update" link to Messenger. Thanks.

"Singapore Computer Service" wrote:

Hello,

Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...F-9157A3B3D774

Live! Messenger
http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger

__
http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/
Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service
"ShreveSteve" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer
on
her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find
it.
I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If
I
knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet.
Any
advice as to what I should do next?

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so
low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I
got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to
keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an
FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by
using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did
that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation
files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a
newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before
installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than
what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version
5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on
the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another
question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter
the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1
and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't
installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it
because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I
get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.








  #10  
Old July 5th 09, 07:26 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
Singapore Computer Service[_2_]
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Posts: 513
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Hello,

Windows Live Messenger has more features than the Messenger included with
XP. Some additional features are themes, skins, message logging and webcam.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compari...ients#Features

For basic IMing, Windows Messenger offers a simple interface.
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"ShreveSteve" wrote in message
...
One more thing: I am somewhat confused about upgrading Messenger on my
laptop, now that my wife has the latest version. Is there a difference
between Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger? My version is 4.7.
Do
I have to uninstall 4.7 and go get the latest? Maybe I overlooked it, but
haven't found an "update" link to Messenger. Thanks.

"Singapore Computer Service" wrote:

Hello,

Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...F-9157A3B3D774

Live! Messenger
http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger

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"ShreveSteve" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned
of
malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no
longer
on
her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find
it.
I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop.
If
I
knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet.
Any
advice as to what I should do next?

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so
low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I
got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to
keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just
an
FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by
using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list
and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did
that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1
installation
files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have
a
newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before
installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than
what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version
5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on
the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another
question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and
enter
the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall
5.1
and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't
installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it
because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because
I
get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch
22?

Thanks.










  #11  
Old July 7th 09, 04:47 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.messenger
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 891
Default Installing Windows Messenger 5.1

Greetings,

Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger are separate products, so you don't (and
shouldn't) uninstall Windows Messenger to use Live Messenger. In fact, if you do, you will
be disabling some functions in Windows Live Messenger as it still requires Windows Messenger
to be installed for the components to work correctly (specifically Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard and Application Sharing).

Live Messenger is recommended for general use as the latest version of Live Messenger removes
most of the legacy compatibility with older clients like Windows Messenger.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--

"ShreveSteve" wrote in message
...
One more thing: I am somewhat confused about upgrading Messenger on my
laptop, now that my wife has the latest version. Is there a difference
between Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger? My version is 4.7. Do
I have to uninstall 4.7 and go get the latest? Maybe I overlooked it, but
haven't found an "update" link to Messenger. Thanks.

"Singapore Computer Service" wrote:

Hello,

Windows Messenger
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...F-9157A3B3D774

Live! Messenger
http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger

__
http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/
Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service
"ShreveSteve" wrote in message
...
Hi,
I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer
on
her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find
it.
I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If
I
knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet.
Any
advice as to what I should do next?

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Hi Barry,

Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so
low, nothing really
surprises me anymore

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--


"Barry" wrote in message
...
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I
got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!

In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to
keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an
FYI in
case others run into the same problem.

-Barry

"Jonathan Kay" wrote:

Greetings Barry,

Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.

What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by
using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301

After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
signature or citation
--

Barry wrote:
Hello!

I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did
that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation
files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a
newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before
installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than
what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version
5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site he
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283

The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on
the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another
question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Greetings,

To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter
the following:
msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
then click OK.

It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1
and then remove it.

I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't
installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it
because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I
get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?

Thanks.









 




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