Windows Messenger for 98?

[Trent SC]

I've been hit with the stupid stick this morning, so please be gentle with
me...

Could some kind soul point me to the download page for Windows Messenger for
Windows 98, please? I've found several pages for XP versions, but none for
98.

Many thanks.

 

[Kelly]

Try the Windows 98 homepage for info on that

http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/default.asp

Good Luck!

 

[Trent SC]

A good suggestion, Kelly, and unfortunately I can't see any links from there
for Windows Messenger (a couple for MSN Messenger, mind you). Any other
suggestions I could coax from the group?

 

[Vinci]

Hi Trent,
The latest version of Windows Messenger 5.0 is only available for Windows
2000, XP and 2003.
Incase you are looking for Windows Messenger to communicate with Live
Communications Server then I guess you will need to upgrade your operating
system to any of the above ideally WinXP or 2003 if you want to use all
features like Video chat etc.

Regards
Vinci

 

[Trent SC]

Vinci,

I'm not looking for live update servers, just online chatting.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Trent,

There is no Windows Messenger for Windows 98 -- it's available for Windows XP and 2000 only.

Why exactly do you need it for Windows 98 (i.e. what are you trying to connect to)?
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[Trent SC]

It's for a colleague who uses and loves 98 (and therefore doesn't want to
upgrade to XP), and who finds Netmeeting too complicated.

There is no Windows Messenger for Windows 98 -- it's available for Windows XP and 2000 only.

Why exactly do you need it for Windows 98 (i.e. what are you trying to

connect to)?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Trent,

In that case, all your colleague needs to do is simply use MSN Messenger, which runs just
great on Windows 98:
http://messenger.msn.com/Download
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[Trent SC]

Thanks. Is it fully compatible with Windows Messenger?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Trent,

Yes it is, with the exception of video support (which XP is required on both sides for
Windows Messenger <-> MSN Messenger video support to work.)
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com