Our problem existed before and since Sp.2.  The voice connection disconnects
although we can still type instant messages and file transfer continues
through the period of disconnection.  When the disconnection occurs we can
immediately remake the connection.

I have a problem similar to Norman's...but not exactly.
SP2 deposited Messenger back on my PC AND my startup. I
keep un-checking it in msconfig>startup, and it's gone
from my tray after rebooting. But the next time I restart,

If someone knows how to change messenger to stop logging
me in automatically, I would appreciate the info.  I
already went into options, then preference, and unchecked
the box that says always startup when windows starts or

I constantly get an error message to send about 100 per
hour...how do I get rid of it???

I want to be rid of both Windows Messenger and MSN
Messenger.  Windows Messenger opens every time I open
Internet Explorer.  I don't want it to.  I've disabled it
and I've uninstalled it using control panel>add/remove

Ok so i changed my pass and suprise suprise i lost it. Is
there a way to recover it like make it send the pass to
the secondary account???

We have four hotmail accounts in the house, and each log in to the
appropriate user for messenger.
While doing mine, I accidentally clicked on the box "sign me in
automatically" Now when messenger is opened, my account name is on the top,

I downloaded and installed SP2 yesterday. It seems to be
working fine and the popup blocker is sweet. Although I
have one small problem that I was hoping someone knows
the answer to. I use Windows Messenger primarily to alert

I installed SP2 on my machine, (XP home edition), and now
windows messenger no longer checks my hotmail account for
new email.  I can't find an option for that function.  
Has the capability been removed?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=77c3799f-6388-4193-8002
-be55584c1ac1&displaylang=en
or does it need to be installed seperately ? how is it different to 4.7 or
msn messenger ?

Help, I cant receive any transfered files on messenger
how ever small they are or whatever file extension, not
even a small word doc, any suggestions!!  thanks

without un-installing msn messenger, is there a way to use windows messenger
on select xp accounts instead of msn messenger ?

can anyone confirm this rumor ?
http://www.msgplus.net/features.php

I have the same problem as several have indicated here. After SP2 was
installed clicking IM to got to my hotmail opens Outlook Express which is
useless.
If anyone finds a solution I would appreciate the

The Windows Messenger pages on Microsoft say that the latest version
of Windows Messenger is 4.7.
How do I have Version 5.0.0.486?  It specifically says Windows
Messenger, not NetMessenger, which I don't need.