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Stephen Harris
Hi,
I found this explantion of changes to Messenger due to SP2 and the
webpage has a more detailed explanation.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2netwk.mspx#XSLTsection132121120120
What does Windows Messenger do?
Windows Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you communicate
in real time with other people who use Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger.
With Windows Messenger you can:
. Create a contact list of your friends, family, and coworkers who
also use Messenger.
. See when your contacts are signed into Windows Messenger and
available.
. Send text messages back and forth with your contacts.
. Call a phone almost anywhere in the world for a very low rate-and
use your microphone or headset to talk.
. Call a contact's computer for free and see each other while you
talk.
. Send pictures, music, or documents to your contacts.
. Link directly to the e-mail inbox of your default e-mail program.
. Invite someone to play a game, look at a program on your computer,
or use a whiteboard together.
. Use Remote Assistance to allow someone to help you with your
computer.
. Receive up-to-the-minute information using Microsoft .NET Alerts.
Who does this feature apply to?
All Windows Messenger users should be aware of the changes made to this
feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2.
What new functionality is added to this feature in Windows XP Service Pack
2?
The following features have been added to Windows Messenger in Windows XP
Service Pack 2:
. Block unsafe file transfers
. Require user display name
. Windows Messenger and Windows Firewall
I found this explantion of changes to Messenger due to SP2 and the
webpage has a more detailed explanation.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2netwk.mspx#XSLTsection132121120120
What does Windows Messenger do?
Windows Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you communicate
in real time with other people who use Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger.
With Windows Messenger you can:
. Create a contact list of your friends, family, and coworkers who
also use Messenger.
. See when your contacts are signed into Windows Messenger and
available.
. Send text messages back and forth with your contacts.
. Call a phone almost anywhere in the world for a very low rate-and
use your microphone or headset to talk.
. Call a contact's computer for free and see each other while you
talk.
. Send pictures, music, or documents to your contacts.
. Link directly to the e-mail inbox of your default e-mail program.
. Invite someone to play a game, look at a program on your computer,
or use a whiteboard together.
. Use Remote Assistance to allow someone to help you with your
computer.
. Receive up-to-the-minute information using Microsoft .NET Alerts.
Who does this feature apply to?
All Windows Messenger users should be aware of the changes made to this
feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2.
What new functionality is added to this feature in Windows XP Service Pack
2?
The following features have been added to Windows Messenger in Windows XP
Service Pack 2:
. Block unsafe file transfers
. Require user display name
. Windows Messenger and Windows Firewall
