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Recent content by FatOldGeek
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Re-enable Windows messenger
The registry setting you mention are already in place. There are many more in that section of the registry that are unclear as to their function and proper value. Does anyone have a decoder ring for these values?- FatOldGeek
- Post #7
- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
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Re-enable Windows messenger
Thanks for the info on the sysfader. I already tried a re-install over the existing windows XP and the settings that are retained result in the same problem as before the re-install: no windows messenger. Thanks you all for your suggestions. Maybe I'll just blow the whole drive and install it...- FatOldGeek
- Post #5
- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
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Re-enable Windows messenger
Yes, I tried that too (downloaded latest version) I understand that the messenger service is not Windows Messenger. Additional info. When I start the Windows Messenger service, with the task manager open. I see a momentary program appear, titled SysFader. Is this related? Mike- FatOldGeek
- Post #3
- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
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Re-enable Windows messenger
I recently found a need to use Windows Messenger (I know, call me crazy), but previously had followed every suggestion to disable the program. Now I can't seem to find the correct sequence to re-enable the program. The messenger service seems to be running, but the messenger GUI cannot be...- FatOldGeek
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- Forum: Microsoft: Windows
