Msn messenger > two version

[Bmstenner]

All,

Recently I upgraded to Windows xp pro and I installed the msn messenger v6.

my problem is, version 4.7 is still showing up and i would like to remove it!

I have attempted to uninstall it via add / remove but it has now disappeared from there.

it only happens when I open outlook express, i have unchecked the button under "tools > options" but it stll trys to sign in..

any ideas?

Thanks all,

Brendan

 

[PeterGriff]

I would try uninstalling both versions, deleting any left-over folder in Program Files, then reinstalling v6. Having two versions can cause a few hassles (I've seen it cause problems with Hotmail, and with error messages in IE).

Peter G

 

[smah]

The 4.7 'Messenger' is Windows Messenger. The 6.x 'Messenger' is MSN Messenger. Even though these have similar names and some similar functions, they are not the same program. See this MSKB article

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330112

 

[AP81]

You can disable messenger altogether. You shouldn't need it. Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Serices > Messenger > Right click and set startup type to disabled.

 

[Bmstenner]

Guys,

I uninstalled version 6.0 and renamed the messenger folder in the program files directory.

I reinstalled msn v6 and it now appears to work fine, no msn 4.7!

Thanks guys!

Brendan