uninstalling old version of messenger

[Guest]

After I updated XP Pro I now, on bootup, get msn messenger, the old version
(I think it s4.7) come up on my screen along with a little message that pops
up saying to update messenger.
The thing is, i already have on my computer msn messenger the new version
(7.5 I think)! So, #1, why do I get the popup saying to upgrade my old
version? #2, why can't I uninstall the old version? (I go to uninstall
programs and the old version doesn't appear there! So how can I install it?
(The new version appears there but I dont want to unstall that!)

Please help me. Thanks.

 

[P. Di Stolfo]

Hello,

1) The "old" version (Windows Messenger) has a newer, updated version,
instead of 4.7, it's now 5.1 (or something). Windows Messenger is
preinstalled on XP and has functions like Remote Assistance, Whiteboard,
Application Sharing, which are things used by the other Messengers - like
MSN Messenger 7.5.
2) To uninstall Windows Messenger 4.7, follow the instructions on
http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-634588.php .

There's even a newer version - a third type of Messenger, the Windows Live
Messenger 8.1 (http://get.live.com/messenger).

Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo

 

[Guest]

Thank you for your prompt help. This is so confusing. Why don't MSN get its
act together and call each program by different names. The 'old' version I
have is called windows messenger. The new one is called MSn messenger. Both
are from MSN! Sheesh!

 

[P. Di Stolfo]

You're welcome. Yes, it can be very confusing

Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo

 

[Guest]

Thanks. That seemed to help. But how do I get rid of these automatic messages
to install MSN Live Messenger (ie. there is a newer version of messenger
availabel, click to install). I dont want these messages anymore.

Secondly, is there anyway to get rid of the (send to msn error message)
screen when a program crashes. I never click OK on that. I would like to get
rid of that option as it is never helpful.

 

[P. Di Stolfo]

Hello,

there are two of these "new version" messages: One that is shown when you
sign into Messenger, where you can click "No" to the window that says
"download and install," and the second one are these with the bar in the
contact window that says that there's a new version available ("...Click
here for more information"). For the first, sometimes it's possible to click
No and they'll leave you alone, and for the second, sometimes it's possible
to click the link for more information, and they're away. And sometimes
they'll keep returning. Which of both do you mean exactly?

With the second issue, do you mean the Error Reporting feature in Windows?
Then here's a link for that:
- Windows XP (or earlier): http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/598
- Windows Vista: Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Problem Reports
and Solutions -> Change settings - > Advanced settings

Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo