windows messenger

[Johnbear007]

hey, I just reinstalled XP, and now when I click to start windows messenger, it gives me the hourglass for a couple seconds, but then nothing happens...

any ideas?

 

[PhaZe]

Try downloading and installing version 5?
http://messenger.msn.com/download/download.asp?client=1

 

[Bug]

Are you sure you even want it? Or are you referring to MSN Messenger as PhaZe suggested?

If you would like to remove Windows Messenger, edit this file
WinNT\Inf\Syoc.inf

Delete the word "hide" at the end of the Msgr line. You'll now be able to use Add\Remove to change what Windows components are installed. De-select Windows Messenger, and it will be removed.

 

[Johnbear007]

No, I dont want MSN messenger

I need windows messenger for gamevoice

 

[Slugbait]

Use the link PhaZe posted, and choose Windows Messenger on the side menu. Download v4.7, and see if that works.

Otherwise, I would suspect there's some sort of issue with your install of XP...for example, was it an upgrade from a different OS?