how to install windows messenger....

[Guest]

Hi,
I am trying to download/install windows messenger and it is not working...
I would like to use windows messenger and msn messenger as I do on my
laptop, but on my desktop it is not working...
I tried to install the service pack 2 as they told me to do but nothing
happens...
How to download and install???
Joe

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Joe,

Can you elaborate on what you mean by "not working"? Aka, at which step does things stop
working and what error messages (if any) are appearing?

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[Guest]

Hi Jonathan,
Well, I tried to download the windows messenger from the windows site, then
tells me that I had to install service pack 2, I use XP Professional. I did
download and install but don't see the windows messenger icon or file
anywhere.
I tried from control panel > Add/Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows
Components > Windows Messenger, but the value for messenger is 0.0 MB, I
tried to uncheck the box and rechecked again but nothing happens...
There is no errors, but I can't see the icon or any file for windows
messenger...
It looks like it is not installing from the service pack or from the web
site...
I don't know what to do... I have seen the .NET passport.... do I have to
sign in there first??? I don't remember how I did on my laptop, but there
it is working...
Thanks for your help...