Questions tagged [windows-live-messenger]
Windows Live Messenger (formerly named MSN Messenger) is an Instant messaging client created by Microsoft. The client has been part of Microsoft's Windows Live set of online services since 2005. It is end of life as of October 2014, and has been replaced by the Skype Network
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Get folders from my msn account onto outlook
I have my msn email account setup with a bunch of folders to put all my different emails in. I don't use rules, just drag and drop sort. On my current computer, I have it go to outlook, and all the ...
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Unable to connect to MSN network with Adium
I'm new to the Mac world and tried both MSN Messenger for Mac (7.0 and 8.0 beta) as well as Adium to connect to the Windows network. I've enable 'Allow all incoming connections' in the Firewall ...
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Suggest a good IM client which supports Gtalk, MSN and Facebook chat [closed]
Suggest a good IM client which supports Gtalk, MSN and Facebook chat.
PS: I am using RHEL 6, I have kopete but it doesn't support facebook.
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How do I get rid of Windows Live Messenger?
I can't uninstall Windows Live Messenger, and can't get rid of it using other obvious methods (registry etc.)
How do I keep it from starting up each time I boot up my computer?
This is for Windows XP
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Why doesn't Windows Live Messenger work on Google Chrome?
If Google chat can be integrated over http:80 seamlessly in the gmail interface in Chrome, why can't Messenger? Is it a play on Microsoft's part to prevent novice users from moving away from IE?
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How can I use the "Windows Live Call Button" on my headphone to answer a call with Skype?
Webcams and headphones from Microsoft (like for example the LifeChat ZX-6000, in my case) have a button which can be used only with Windows Live Messenger, to answer a call.
There is no option ...
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Tool to combine Messenger's chatting logs?
Is there any tools can combine messenger chatting logs (HTML format) into one file? ie. [email protected], [email protected] (2).HTML, [email protected] (3). HTML into [email protected].
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Sign out of Windows Live Messenger remotely
I just upgraded Windows Live Messenger at home. I'm logged into my machine at work so I have a Live session active there too. Now the fun part. This new version of messenger is signing me out after ...
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How can I block users with Windows Live Messenger?
Silly me: I installed Windows 7. Of course it breaks tons of things. Now for another basic how-to question for an essential function that the Microsoft Newbies seemed to remove.
I am getting spamed ...
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How can I install Windows Live Essentials 2011 from behind a proxy?
I need to install Windows Live Essentials on Windows 7 64-bit. I'm behind the company proxy but in Internet Options everything is set up to work with the proxy.
When I start the setup file: wlsetup-...
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MSN Can not connect, error 800488fe
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I usually sign in MSN , and every thing is okay ,but yesterday when i tried to sign in as usual i get the following error 800488fe and can't sign in at all , i tried to sign in even with my ...
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Bug/Problem in windows live messenger 2011 & facebook
When I talk to people in facebook using messenger after I send them the message it appears several times.
for example:
I write: Hello World.
In the chat window I see:
Hello World.
Hello World.
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Disable windows live messenger fade in/out
I applied the 'security update' and msn version changed. I dont like it.
Is there a way i can disable the fade in/out? It happens when you click on > to show/hide contacts.
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How to uninstall Quebles from Windows Live Messenger?
I have installed Quebles theme pack.
Now I'm trying to uninstall it from Messenger.
When Windows Live Messenger is open, there is a "Q" icon appearing on top left corner, and I don't know how to ...
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Is there a way to hide the Windows Live Messenger button on the task bar in Windows 7 [duplicate]
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MSN keeps appearing in my task bar
Any one found a way to hide the taskbar button of Windows Live Messenger when it is running on Windows 7 ?
It's taking up space I don't ...
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Windows Live Hotmail contacts in Google Talk or Gmail Chat?
Directly from Gmail's integrated chat feature, is it possible to chat with Windows Live Hotmail contacts? I already added them, of course, but they don't show up in the chat thing.
I googled it and ...
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Remove ads from Windows Live Messenger
How can I remove the ads from Windows Live Messenger build 14.0.8089.726? Maybe there is a registry setting for that?
Googling this brings lots of results with some applications full of viruses and ...
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Windows Live Messenger for Mac?
I have a friend who uses a Mac, and was wondering if there is a version of Windows Live Messenger for Mac? Or something comparable that uses/takes advantage of the Windows LIVE ID? I'm interested in ...
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Messenger thinks my IP is invalid
I am using Windows Live Messenger 2009 on Windows 7. I am using a 3G modem (ZTE Propietary USB Modem)
I connect to the Internet using a software my ISP provided me. In last three days, my Messenger ...
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Lenovo S10, webcam not working with Windows Live Messenger
I have a Lenovo S10 with a webcam, and i want to use it for video chats with some friends of mine. However Windows Live Messenger seems to think i haven't a webcam installed even when i do. I've ...
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Use Trillian with Live Messenger?
I installed trillian astra, and it's prompting me for an Astra account signin. However I just want to use it with my Live Messenger account. How can I do this? Am i supposed to just enter my email ...
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OSX .NET Messenger Service client with support for offline messages and file transfers
Some of my friends use MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger. Now I am aware of a variety of clients for OSX but I haven't been able to find one with the following abilities:
accept / receive file ...
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How to delete Skype lists that were originally Messenger Groups?
First, some notes:
I know how to delete lists that I have created in Skype.
I know how to delete groups that I have created in Skype.
I know how to delete contacts, both Skype contacts and Messenger ...
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Where is saved login name saved in Windows?
When I sign in again to msn, yahoo messenger, chat program etc. the login name is saved, and I only need to type in password to proceed to login.
Where are these saved msn, yahoo messenger login ...
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How do you video call on Windows Live Messenger 2011?
I have 2 computers here in the same room that I am trying to set up to use video calling. However, the "video call" option is disabled in the main menu on both machines (alt key>Tools>Video>Start a ...
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Webcam becomes "Unknown Device" after Windows Messenger 2011 is installed
I have Sony VAIO VGN-NS290J laptop. I installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. I was able to find drivers for all hardware without any problems.
Recently, I installed Microsoft Windows Live Essentials ...
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How to add yahoo users to my MSN list
I tried to add a friend with yahoo account to my hotmail account msn. I followed the step. But my friend failed to show on my msn list. When I tried to add him again, it says "already added". But ...
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live messenger won't sign in automatically
I have Live Messenger version 2009 Build 14.0.8117.416, on Windows XP SP3.
I have a wireless USB modem which connects to the Internet before Live Messenger finishes loading.
Under Tools > Options > ...
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Printscreen automatically reduces resolution
An overseas not-so-tech-savvy friend complains that when she presses PrtScn and pastes the image in MSN Messenger, the transferred image is low-resolution.
I could ask which software she has ...
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Setting MSN or Yahoo! Messenger status to Invisible or Offline when idle for an hour
Where, or how, do I set it up in MSN Messenger or Yahoo! Messenger to automatically switch my status to either "Invisible" or "Offline" when idle for a half hour, or an hour?
I ...
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Possible to configure Windows Live Messenger to open Hotmail in IE with Windows Live Mail installed?
If Windows Live Messenger is installed standalone when you click the mail icon it opens Hotmail in the web browser (typically IE). After installing Windows Live Mail clicking the mail icon in ...
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How to disable MSN mobile? (mobile icon next to my name whenever I'm offline)
Long-long time ago I somehow (I don't remember now) activated some MSN Messenger feature that allowed me to receive messages sent to me as an SMS while I was offline. Now when I'm signed off, people ...
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Is there a way to export Microsoft Messenger custom emoticons?
Is there a way to export (or grab from disk) all the custom emotions set up on a Microsoft Messenger profile? Or better yet, is there a way of sharing them between multiple computers so that wherever ...
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msn live messenger video/webcam ports
In a router without UPnP support, which ports should be forwarded for voice and video chat ?
A Microsoft knowledge base article states that UDP ports 5004 through 65535 should be forwarded, is that ...
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How to make Windows Live Messenger changes my status to Away when running a full-screen program?
I've found a setting to do the following:
Show me as "Busy" and block my alerts
when I'm running a full-screen program
or presentation settings are turned on
I want exactly the same feature, ...
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Computer software of the cancelled Yahoo!Instant Messenger/chats services
yahoo cancelled its Instant Messenger recent years, leaving my precious IM chats unsaved. When asked for help, Yahoo IM reps gave me links of those chats in HTML format. I appreciate very much if ...
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Can log into Skype web but not into Skype on my PC... what's going on?
I've recently installed Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2012 and as a result of this it appears that the version of Skype I've installed has now been merged with my Microsoft MSN Messenger account ...
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MSN Messenger Password Recovery on Windows XP
I inherited an old laptop when my father died. It has MSN Messenger 7.5 on it and a password in the text field (and in the system registry). I'd like to recover this password, if possible, but am ...
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I appear online on Windows Live Messenger when my devices are turned off
A friend has recently brought to my attention that I permanently appear online on the Windows Live Messenger chat network, even when all of my devices are turned off. The only software and services ...
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Talk to Google Talk/Hangout contacts and Skype/MSN contacts from one client
I have some friends only available on Google Talk and some others who use Skype. I use the old Talk client because the new Hangouts client requires a Chrome installation.
Now, theoretically, ...
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firefox, internet explorer and msn instantly crash after update KB2670838
After installing the optional update KB2670838, IE/FF/MSN instantly crash at starting up those applications. I've done some system restores and installed this update twice to be sure that this is the ...
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How to stop the obvious spam in messenger without removing contact?
A trusted friend of mine has been sending me spam for the last few weeks. This is obviously hacked or something. But I don't which account is it since his yahoo, facebook, linkedin and what not ...
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How to make a video chat on Windows 8 through the MSN network?
I searched in a lot of ways, but it looks like there isn't a button to initiate a video chat on the MSN network on windows 8.
I couldn't even accept incoming video calls.
The same with the new Skype (...
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How can I save conversations in Messenger?
I use Messenger on Mobile and on the computer. I want to save my conversations when I log in from the mobile or on the browser.
Is there any way to save the talks from the mobile? I use the S-H or ...
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How to log out of Metro Messaging app? [duplicate]
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How to stop Windows 8 from automatically signing into MSN?
At some point my Metro Messaging app in Windows 8 got logged into my MSN account. Now it occasionally intercepts my ...
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MSN Messenger error 80072745
Every now and then I am unable to login to MSN messenger and I get error code 80072745.
"We were unable to sign you in to the MSN Messenger, possibly because of a problem with your Internet ...
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Developing Windows Live v14 add ins
I've seen a few tutorials on how to enable add-ons on older versions of windows live, but is there any way to do this in v14? Or is there another way to implement add-ins I created?
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Windows live messenger video encryption
I was searching for an alternative for Skype video chatting and I found a super user question which recommends windows live messenger. I used it couple of times, and then I was worried about the ...
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Windows Live Messenger 2011 logging in on another location
I have got the message "you have logged in on another location" few times, even when i hadnt logged in on another location! Is someone hacking my account, and how can i see where is the other guy ...
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Facebook chat doesn't work in Windows Live Messenger 2011
I've just installed Windows Live Messenger and connected both my Live and Facebook accounts.
However, I'm unable to see my facebook contacts in the chat panel. When I choose the "Facebook" friends ...
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