Am I correct in understanding that Windows Messenger has become a core
technology of Windows XP which cannot be uninstalled (although access to it
can be removed)?
Therefore, previously published advice involving the sysoc.inf file or

since i updated my comp, everytime i go on webcam MSN
freezes
please help

I have received a notification that I need to download a
program from 'patch.com" otherwise it could affect my use
of 'messenger'.  It mentioned that this is a critical
matter for an 'XP'  user.

We have an Exchange 2000 server that we run IM through. The clients are a
mixture of WOK Prof and XP Prof.  I have 2 XP Prof client that can't start
WM. They get the following message:  'This application has failed to start
because the application configuration is incorrect. ...

Hallo there, I'm running the 4.7 version of windows
messenger which is a part programm of windows xp.
I would like to know if I can install a newer version of
windows messenger which is 5.0(5.0.0482)without facing

My friend and I have chats for many years with no
problems.
We are now on version 6.2 and the moment we click for
audio chat our net speeds plummets from 30kbs to 5kbs

My MSN IM display name is also grayed out and it won't let me change it.  
Also, I changed my address weeks ago and have never gotten the verification
e-mail.  
Thank you Jonathan for trying to help others.  You have stated before that:

Every time I open my email a box comes up saying windows
messenger needs an update, click yes to update. Ido and
then it says the version I have is newer, do I want to
continue, so of course I say no then, as it would install

when i try to send an e.mail error in server pop3 keeps
appearing. why and how can i fix this .p.s not compleetly
comuter literate

I need to stop windows messenger popping up every time I connect to the
internet using IE and/or OE in Win XP Pro.
Anyone know how I can do this? I want to be able to use it, but only when I
really need to, not all the time.

Just wanted to ask if anyboday has encountered this problem: MY Messenger
6.2's icons got some problems. All my contacts look like they are online to
me, which as a matter of fact they are not.
The same goes for some of my programs. The icons on the toolbars are all

I am running Windows XP Professional SP2 and using Office XP Professional.
Since I loaded SP2 I cannot sign in automatically.  I do have other users
setup on my PC with their own log in accounts.  If I do not select the log
in automatically option then I can sign in OK.  Is this ...

hello everyone,i have just downloaded sp2 without any
problems.since if i want to see emails if i click my E
mail in box from the tool bar it takes me to outlook
express rather than hotmail.i have not altered any

My display name for messenger is my e-mail address and it
is greyed out so I cant change it ( under
messenger/options).
Right below that it says dont use your e-mail address.

I have had very mixed sucess in establishing Audio communicationin a mixed
(1 x SP1 & 1 x SP2) environment.  Sometimes audio works well both ways.
Other times one end or the other can transmit. Exiting & re-launching
Messenger some times works.  Sometimes running the  Audio ...