Messanger for XP Version 4.7 & MSN Messanger 6

[Tigerian]

I have XP home. It comes ready loaded with version 4.7
of Messenger. I upgraded to Version 6.0 Messenger as per
the instructions on the Microsoft downloads site. Now I
have Messenger 4.7 loading from the start and blocking
Messenger 6.0. I have to close Messanger 4.7 and then
login with Messenger 6.0. I have deselected the load
from start check box in the contents. Every time I try
to get rid of Messenger 4.7 or even just exit it, it
displays the message that Messenger 6.0 is using it! How
can I configue it so that only Messenger 6.0 starts up
and is my default messenger. Ah also I have 2 Messenger
symbols in my system tray (Maybe it's just me but that
really winds me up!!!!). Any ideas????

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Tigerian,

Do you happen to have Norton Antivirus 2003 installed? Norton added a new "instant messaging
scanning" feature to Norton Antivirus 2003, which can conflict with Messenger and display
this behavior. To stop it, open Norton Antivirus (Right-click on the Norton Antivirus icon in
the System Tray/Notification Area (by the clock), choose 'Open Norton Antivirus'), click
Options, then Instant Messenger then uncheck MSN Instant Messenger and click OK.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[Mike Hall]

Please note that MSN Messenger 6 is not the UPGRADE for WINDOWS Messenger
4.7.. WINDOWS Messenger 5 is the upgrade..

 

[Sam]

If you upgrade to Windows Messenger 5, will the 4.7 be
gone?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Sam,

Yes, Windows Messenger 5 will replace Windows Messenger 4.7.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com