Net / MSN messenger??

jonesnewton · 11-27-2005, 01:37 PM

Hi,
I have been having a problem with Net messenger 4.7 and MSN messenger 7.5 logging each other out!
I have tried to uninstall (add/remove) the Net 1, but it does not seem to go!!
I assumed that when I down loaded the MSN 7.5 version it would delete the 4.7 version??

Any help!!

Cheers.

dansilva · 11-28-2005, 01:46 AM

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I assumed that when I down loaded the MSN 7.5 version it would delete the 4.7 version??

I am not sure about if it will delete but i am very sure it will update all the necessary files etc. (stable version)

tess · 11-28-2005, 10:02 AM

You are talking about two different versions of messenger here. The v 4.7 I guess is your windows messenger, installing msn messenger does not delete it. Here you can find instructions how to remove windows messenger from your system: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm

jonesnewton · 11-28-2005, 10:03 AM

Thank you Dan,
do you know of a way to get rid of it?
Not sure what you mean about stable version?

Thanks.

dansilva · 11-28-2005, 11:18 AM

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do you know of a way to get rid of it?

You could try the link that tess gave you or alternatively you could try this...
Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs>Add/Remove Windows Componenets>tick the 'windows messenger' >Next (follow the instructions)

Quote:

Not sure what you mean about stable version?

Windows meseenger is the standard (msn) messenger that comes with the Operating System. You can not sign in using both with same email (hotmail) account, one must cancell out. This does not update (i think) so you have to download msn messenger (latest version-stable version).

tess · 11-28-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dansilva

alternatively you could try this...
Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs>Add/Remove Windows Componenets>tick the 'windows messenger' >Next (follow the instructions)

This will only remove shortcut from the start menu, not messenger.

[-0MEGA-] · 11-28-2005, 12:31 PM

What you can also do is not associate your .net account with your windows account, and make sure that windows messenger doesnt have your password saved. This way it wont be able to log into windows messenger.

jonesnewton · 11-28-2005, 12:54 PM

OK, just to make sure I understand whats going on!!
The NET version 4.7 is what comes with XP.
The MSN version 7.5 is what I have downloaded.

Which one is what you call the 'windows version'?

So, If I follow the link Tess sent me , it will uninstall it ( the 4.7 Net version).

Or do I go with what Geoff says??

Is there any benefit in keeping 4.7 Net as well the 7.5 MSN?

Thanks.
Neil

[-0MEGA-] · 11-28-2005, 12:57 PM

It's Windows messenger 4.7 and MSN Messenger 7.5

There is no real need to keep Microsoft Messenger (4.7) since MSN messenger has many more capabilities and looks nicer.

You can do what Tess said, and if it doesnt work try what i said.

dansilva · 11-28-2005, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tess

This will only remove shortcut from the start menu, not messenger.

are you sure about this? coz i had a similar problem to what jonesnewton have and i uninstalled windows messenger under add/remove win componenets. it worked. not just from start menu (it wasnt even in the start menu in my case it was under program files)

11-27-2005, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
jonesnewton Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Prague.Czech Rep. Age: 44 Posts: 45	Net / MSN messenger?? Hi, I have been having a problem with Net messenger 4.7 and MSN messenger 7.5 logging each other out! I have tried to uninstall (add/remove) the Net 1, but it does not seem to go!! I assumed that when I down loaded the MSN 7.5 version it would delete the 4.7 version?? Any help!! Cheers. __________________ T.T.F.N. Neil. :-) -------------------------------------------- Gericom Hummer Laptop,512 Mb DDR-Ram,NVDIA GeForce FX5600 128MB RAM,16 bit soundblaster stereo, 60 GB HDD, DVD +-R/RW,4XUSB,XP Pro,Intel 4, Wireless LAN,3in1 cardreader.

11-28-2005, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
jonesnewton Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Prague.Czech Rep. Age: 44 Posts: 45	Thank you Dan, do you know of a way to get rid of it? Not sure what you mean about stable version? Thanks. __________________ T.T.F.N. Neil. :-) -------------------------------------------- Gericom Hummer Laptop,512 Mb DDR-Ram,NVDIA GeForce FX5600 128MB RAM,16 bit soundblaster stereo, 60 GB HDD, DVD +-R/RW,4XUSB,XP Pro,Intel 4, Wireless LAN,3in1 cardreader.

11-28-2005, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 27,069	What you can also do is not associate your .net account with your windows account, and make sure that windows messenger doesnt have your password saved. This way it wont be able to log into windows messenger. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

11-28-2005, 12:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
jonesnewton Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Prague.Czech Rep. Age: 44 Posts: 45	OK, just to make sure I understand whats going on!! The NET version 4.7 is what comes with XP. The MSN version 7.5 is what I have downloaded. Which one is what you call the 'windows version'? So, If I follow the link Tess sent me , it will uninstall it ( the 4.7 Net version). Or do I go with what Geoff says?? Is there any benefit in keeping 4.7 Net as well the 7.5 MSN? Thanks. Neil __________________ T.T.F.N. Neil. :-) -------------------------------------------- Gericom Hummer Laptop,512 Mb DDR-Ram,NVDIA GeForce FX5600 128MB RAM,16 bit soundblaster stereo, 60 GB HDD, DVD +-R/RW,4XUSB,XP Pro,Intel 4, Wireless LAN,3in1 cardreader.

11-28-2005, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 27,069	It's Windows messenger 4.7 and MSN Messenger 7.5 There is no real need to keep Microsoft Messenger (4.7) since MSN messenger has many more capabilities and looks nicer. You can do what Tess said, and if it doesnt work try what i said. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

11-28-2005, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
tess New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	You are talking about two different versions of messenger here. The v 4.7 I guess is your windows messenger, installing msn messenger does not delete it. Here you can find instructions how to remove windows messenger from your system: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_messenger_remove.htm

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