Cannot get windows messenger to start

[Guest]

I downloaded windows messenger 5.1 and installed it. However, when I click
on it from the start menu, I get an hour glass for 2 seconds, and then it
goes away without any screens coming up to log on etc. I updated the .NET
from the windows update page.

Are there any settings I need to make sure are on...any services started etc.

It appears I am missing something simple

I am using windows xp sp2

Thanks,
Todd

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Todd,

Download and run both of these .reg files:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/enablewindowsmessenger_user.reg
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/enablemessenger.reg

You'll need to reboot to see the change.

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[Guest]

That solved my problem...thank you very much
Todd