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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the
previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
Thanks Jonathan, removed perfectly.
"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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
Hi,
Great ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... Thanks Jonathan, removed perfectly. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
Hi Jonathan Kay,
I just want to say "You are so unbelievable!!". May I ask you how did you know that????? "msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}" I tried many but just couldn`t unstall it....... you are really so genius.... "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Hi, Great ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... Thanks Jonathan, removed perfectly. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
Hi Wuted,
I try my best ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Wuted" wrote in message ... Hi Jonathan Kay, I just want to say "You are so unbelievable!!". May I ask you how did you know that????? "msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}" I tried many but just couldn`t unstall it....... you are really so genius.... "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Hi, Great ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... Thanks Jonathan, removed perfectly. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Hi,
I've been using Messenger 5.0 but recently when I tried signing in, a message appeared requiring me to upgrade to Latest version to continue. Following the link, I downloaded the latest version, Messenger 6.0. However, I still cannot proceed with the installation. I only successfully finished the download but the next step, which is the set-up, would not prosper. I then checked on the system requirements of the Messenger 6.0. It requires a Windows XP OS. I only have Windows NT on my PC and cannot upgrade to XP due to company policy. Can I reinstate my Messenger 5.0 and still use it? "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Greetings,
Windows Messenger does not work with NT4 and never has, to clarify your question you are looking for MSN Messenger. You can find 5.0 he http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=msnm ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2005 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "JOE" wrote in message ... Hi, I've been using Messenger 5.0 but recently when I tried signing in, a message appeared requiring me to upgrade to Latest version to continue. Following the link, I downloaded the latest version, Messenger 6.0. However, I still cannot proceed with the installation. I only successfully finished the download but the next step, which is the set-up, would not prosper. I then checked on the system requirements of the Messenger 6.0. It requires a Windows XP OS. I only have Windows NT on my PC and cannot upgrade to XP due to company policy. Can I reinstate my Messenger 5.0 and still use it? "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
Jonathan, I tried the steps for removing the Windows Messenger 5.1 and get
the message that it can only be used to remove installed products. So I went back through the installation again. Then tried the remove steps and get the same message. I wanted to install a previous version to see if that might clear my problem. You may can help me with this. I recently installed a Linksys WRT54G router. Since then Windows Messenger signs me off and back on about every 15 to 30 minutes. Linksys Support was no help. It doesn't happen if I remove the router. Thanks for any help. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Greetings,
What's mentioned here is for an earlier version (note the post is from 2004). You can uninstall it with this instead: msiexec /x {A44413DC-17D5-4F0B-A128-8B590B20323C} In most cases, throwing away Windows Messenger and using Windows Live Messenger (http://get.live.com/messenger/overview) will solve the issue you're experiencing however. -- 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 -- "rickyelton" wrote in message ... Jonathan, I tried the steps for removing the Windows Messenger 5.1 and get the message that it can only be used to remove installed products. So I went back through the installation again. Then tried the remove steps and get the same message. I wanted to install a previous version to see if that might clear my problem. You may can help me with this. I recently installed a Linksys WRT54G router. Since then Windows Messenger signs me off and back on about every 15 to 30 minutes. Linksys Support was no help. It doesn't happen if I remove the router. Thanks for any help. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
Will Windows Live Messenger allow me to still continue to communicate with my
contacts on Windows Messenger and vice-versa? Will it export my current contact list over to Windows Live Messenger? I don't need a lot of fancy features, just a simple way to communicate with other co-workers. "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Greetings, What's mentioned here is for an earlier version (note the post is from 2004). You can uninstall it with this instead: msiexec /x {A44413DC-17D5-4F0B-A128-8B590B20323C} In most cases, throwing away Windows Messenger and using Windows Live Messenger (http://get.live.com/messenger/overview) will solve the issue you're experiencing however. -- 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 -- "rickyelton" wrote in message ... Jonathan, I tried the steps for removing the Windows Messenger 5.1 and get the message that it can only be used to remove installed products. So I went back through the installation again. Then tried the remove steps and get the same message. I wanted to install a previous version to see if that might clear my problem. You may can help me with this. I recently installed a Linksys WRT54G router. Since then Windows Messenger signs me off and back on about every 15 to 30 minutes. Linksys Support was no help. It doesn't happen if I remove the router. Thanks for any help. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Hi,
As long as you're just using the public .NET Messenger service (not Exchange IM or SIP), all you have to do is log into the other client. It's exactly the same and requires no work on your part. -- 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 -- "rickyelton" wrote in message ... Will Windows Live Messenger allow me to still continue to communicate with my contacts on Windows Messenger and vice-versa? Will it export my current contact list over to Windows Live Messenger? I don't need a lot of fancy features, just a simple way to communicate with other co-workers. "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Greetings, What's mentioned here is for an earlier version (note the post is from 2004). You can uninstall it with this instead: msiexec /x {A44413DC-17D5-4F0B-A128-8B590B20323C} In most cases, throwing away Windows Messenger and using Windows Live Messenger (http://get.live.com/messenger/overview) will solve the issue you're experiencing however. -- 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 -- "rickyelton" wrote in message ... Jonathan, I tried the steps for removing the Windows Messenger 5.1 and get the message that it can only be used to remove installed products. So I went back through the installation again. Then tried the remove steps and get the same message. I wanted to install a previous version to see if that might clear my problem. You may can help me with this. I recently installed a Linksys WRT54G router. Since then Windows Messenger signs me off and back on about every 15 to 30 minutes. Linksys Support was no help. It doesn't happen if I remove the router. Thanks for any help. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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Removing Windows Messenger 5.1
Hi Jonathan
My company setups Windows messess 5.1 for about 50 staffs on Windows XP (we also deployed AD in my company) Now we want to change to Office Communicator 2007. So I need to remove all windows messess 5.1 before set up new version. Could you please show me how to remove all of them automaticly and quite. Thanks "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Hi, As long as you're just using the public .NET Messenger service (not Exchange IM or SIP), all you have to do is log into the other client. It's exactly the same and requires no work on your part. -- 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 -- "rickyelton" wrote in message ... Will Windows Live Messenger allow me to still continue to communicate with my contacts on Windows Messenger and vice-versa? Will it export my current contact list over to Windows Live Messenger? I don't need a lot of fancy features, just a simple way to communicate with other co-workers. "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Greetings, What's mentioned here is for an earlier version (note the post is from 2004). You can uninstall it with this instead: msiexec /x {A44413DC-17D5-4F0B-A128-8B590B20323C} In most cases, throwing away Windows Messenger and using Windows Live Messenger (http://get.live.com/messenger/overview) will solve the issue you're experiencing however. -- 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 -- "rickyelton" wrote in message ... Jonathan, I tried the steps for removing the Windows Messenger 5.1 and get the message that it can only be used to remove installed products. So I went back through the installation again. Then tried the remove steps and get the same message. I wanted to install a previous version to see if that might clear my problem. You may can help me with this. I recently installed a Linksys WRT54G router. Since then Windows Messenger signs me off and back on about every 15 to 30 minutes. Linksys Support was no help. It doesn't happen if I remove the router. Thanks for any help. "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. ____________________________________________ Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger Associate Expert http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay. You *must* contact me for redistribution rights. "Fatgrass2003" wrote in message ... How do you uninstall Windows Messenger 5.1, I would like to go back the previous version asap (messenger 5.0 xp). Unfortunately I am receiving the following error box when trying to downgrade from version 5.1 to messenger 5.0 - "your computer as a newer version of windows messenger 5.0 than the one you are trying to install. To install an older version, first remove the current version click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add Remove Windows Messenger 5.0 - and then run setup again" Firstly the add/remove option for Messenger 5.1 is not listed, also I have tried running the following scripts which does no work (although they physically remove messenger files, I still receive the same error when install messenger 5.0) Tried the following - Re-Applying XP SP2 Removing SP2 and Reapply Downgrading to 4.7 then upgrading to 5.0 RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %windir%\INF\msmsgs.inf,BLC.Remove Remove Messenger from Add/Remove Additional Components Tried all the above and still cant downgrade from messenger 5.1 to messenger 5.0, whats the trick guys - I'm stuck and out of ideas!!!! |
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