How to enable sound for every incoming message

[Kermit]

I get a sound when the first message is received, but subsequent messages in
the thread are ignored.

Is there a way to get an audible alert every time a new reply comes in (the
way old AOL used to work)?

E.g.:

<Someone is typing a message>

Hey...I have a question for you...
** Play Sound **

What was the name of that restaurant?
** Play Sound** <--- This doesn't happen, and I want it to


Using Live Messenger 2008

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Kermit,

Unfortunately this isn't possible with just Messenger.

However, if you use Messenger Plus! Live (http://www.msgplus.net) and the following script,
it should do as you wish:
http://www.msgpluslive.net/scripts/view/158-New-Message-Audio-Alert/


--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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[Kermit]

Interesting product.

Why is this not a standard option? Is Microsoft relegating necessary
functions to 3rd party addins?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

The vast majority of functionality in Messenger requires third-party tools; everything from a
working messenger history, to tabs, to skins, to a usable/accessible/documented API.

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation