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uninstalling old version of messenger
After I updated XP Pro I now, on bootup, get msn messenger, the old version
(I think it s4.7) come up on my screen along with a little message that pops up saying to update messenger. The thing is, i already have on my computer msn messenger the new version (7.5 I think)! So, #1, why do I get the popup saying to upgrade my old version? #2, why can't I uninstall the old version? (I go to uninstall programs and the old version doesn't appear there! So how can I install it? (The new version appears there but I dont want to unstall that!) Please help me. Thanks. |
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uninstalling old version of messenger
Hello,
1) The "old" version (Windows Messenger) has a newer, updated version, instead of 4.7, it's now 5.1 (or something). Windows Messenger is preinstalled on XP and has functions like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing, which are things used by the other Messengers - like MSN Messenger 7.5. 2) To uninstall Windows Messenger 4.7, follow the instructions on http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-634588.php . There's even a newer version - a third type of Messenger, the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (http://get.live.com/messenger). Greetings, P. Di Stolfo -- //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "walintz" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... After I updated XP Pro I now, on bootup, get msn messenger, the old version (I think it s4.7) come up on my screen along with a little message that pops up saying to update messenger. The thing is, i already have on my computer msn messenger the new version (7.5 I think)! So, #1, why do I get the popup saying to upgrade my old version? #2, why can't I uninstall the old version? (I go to uninstall programs and the old version doesn't appear there! So how can I install it? (The new version appears there but I dont want to unstall that!) Please help me. Thanks. |
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uninstalling old version of messenger
Thank you for your prompt help. This is so confusing. Why don't MSN get its act together and call each program by different names. The 'old' version I have is called windows messenger. The new one is called MSn messenger. Both are from MSN! Sheesh! "P. Di Stolfo" wrote: Hello, 1) The "old" version (Windows Messenger) has a newer, updated version, instead of 4.7, it's now 5.1 (or something). Windows Messenger is preinstalled on XP and has functions like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing, which are things used by the other Messengers - like MSN Messenger 7.5. 2) To uninstall Windows Messenger 4.7, follow the instructions on http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-634588.php . There's even a newer version - a third type of Messenger, the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (http://get.live.com/messenger). Greetings, P. Di Stolfo -- //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "walintz" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... After I updated XP Pro I now, on bootup, get msn messenger, the old version (I think it s4.7) come up on my screen along with a little message that pops up saying to update messenger. The thing is, i already have on my computer msn messenger the new version (7.5 I think)! So, #1, why do I get the popup saying to upgrade my old version? #2, why can't I uninstall the old version? (I go to uninstall programs and the old version doesn't appear there! So how can I install it? (The new version appears there but I dont want to unstall that!) Please help me. Thanks. |
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uninstalling old version of messenger
You're welcome. Yes, it can be very confusing
Greetings, P. Di Stolfo -- //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "walintz" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Thank you for your prompt help. This is so confusing. Why don't MSN get its act together and call each program by different names. The 'old' version I have is called windows messenger. The new one is called MSn messenger. Both are from MSN! Sheesh! "P. Di Stolfo" wrote: Hello, 1) The "old" version (Windows Messenger) has a newer, updated version, instead of 4.7, it's now 5.1 (or something). Windows Messenger is preinstalled on XP and has functions like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing, which are things used by the other Messengers - like MSN Messenger 7.5. 2) To uninstall Windows Messenger 4.7, follow the instructions on http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-634588.php . There's even a newer version - a third type of Messenger, the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (http://get.live.com/messenger). Greetings, P. Di Stolfo -- //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "walintz" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... After I updated XP Pro I now, on bootup, get msn messenger, the old version (I think it s4.7) come up on my screen along with a little message that pops up saying to update messenger. The thing is, i already have on my computer msn messenger the new version (7.5 I think)! So, #1, why do I get the popup saying to upgrade my old version? #2, why can't I uninstall the old version? (I go to uninstall programs and the old version doesn't appear there! So how can I install it? (The new version appears there but I dont want to unstall that!) Please help me. Thanks. |
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Thanks. That seemed to help. But how do I get rid of these automatic messages
to install MSN Live Messenger (ie. there is a newer version of messenger availabel, click to install). I dont want these messages anymore. Secondly, is there anyway to get rid of the (send to msn error message) screen when a program crashes. I never click OK on that. I would like to get rid of that option as it is never helpful. "P. Di Stolfo" wrote: Hello, 1) The "old" version (Windows Messenger) has a newer, updated version, instead of 4.7, it's now 5.1 (or something). Windows Messenger is preinstalled on XP and has functions like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing, which are things used by the other Messengers - like MSN Messenger 7.5. 2) To uninstall Windows Messenger 4.7, follow the instructions on http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-634588.php . There's even a newer version - a third type of Messenger, the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (http://get.live.com/messenger). Greetings, P. Di Stolfo -- //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "walintz" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... After I updated XP Pro I now, on bootup, get msn messenger, the old version (I think it s4.7) come up on my screen along with a little message that pops up saying to update messenger. The thing is, i already have on my computer msn messenger the new version (7.5 I think)! So, #1, why do I get the popup saying to upgrade my old version? #2, why can't I uninstall the old version? (I go to uninstall programs and the old version doesn't appear there! So how can I install it? (The new version appears there but I dont want to unstall that!) Please help me. Thanks. |
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uninstalling old version of messenger
Hello,
there are two of these "new version" messages: One that is shown when you sign into Messenger, where you can click "No" to the window that says "download and install," and the second one are these with the bar in the contact window that says that there's a new version available ("...Click here for more information"). For the first, sometimes it's possible to click No and they'll leave you alone, and for the second, sometimes it's possible to click the link for more information, and they're away. And sometimes they'll keep returning. Which of both do you mean exactly? With the second issue, do you mean the Error Reporting feature in Windows? Then here's a link for that: - Windows XP (or earlier): http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/598 - Windows Vista: Control Panel - System and Maintenance - Problem Reports and Solutions - Change settings - Advanced settings Greetings, P. Di Stolfo -- //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "walintz" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... Thanks. That seemed to help. But how do I get rid of these automatic messages to install MSN Live Messenger (ie. there is a newer version of messenger availabel, click to install). I dont want these messages anymore. Secondly, is there anyway to get rid of the (send to msn error message) screen when a program crashes. I never click OK on that. I would like to get rid of that option as it is never helpful. "P. Di Stolfo" wrote: Hello, 1) The "old" version (Windows Messenger) has a newer, updated version, instead of 4.7, it's now 5.1 (or something). Windows Messenger is preinstalled on XP and has functions like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing, which are things used by the other Messengers - like MSN Messenger 7.5. 2) To uninstall Windows Messenger 4.7, follow the instructions on http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-634588.php . There's even a newer version - a third type of Messenger, the Windows Live Messenger 8.1 (http://get.live.com/messenger). Greetings, P. Di Stolfo -- //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- // http://blog.lysorp.com - small Windows Blog in German language //----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "walintz" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... After I updated XP Pro I now, on bootup, get msn messenger, the old version (I think it s4.7) come up on my screen along with a little message that pops up saying to update messenger. The thing is, i already have on my computer msn messenger the new version (7.5 I think)! So, #1, why do I get the popup saying to upgrade my old version? #2, why can't I uninstall the old version? (I go to uninstall programs and the old version doesn't appear there! So how can I install it? (The new version appears there but I dont want to unstall that!) Please help me. Thanks. |
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