Windows Messenger 4.7.3000 and SP2

[Philip Moss]

Since upgrading Windows XP to Service Pack 2 I now have the new
version of Windows Messenger (4.7.3000) installed. This version
refuses to show my status as being 'away' when I am inactive for 5
mins (or any other time interval set) despite having activated this
behaviour in the Messenger Options. Only by downgrading to the
previous version of Messenger is this restored. This is irritating as
contacts think I am online and at the PC when I am actually away. Does
anyone have an idea as to what is causing this problem. Any help
would be appreciated.


Philip Moss (UK)

 

[Carl G]

I don't think the new version supports add ins.
Nor does version 5.0
Hopes this helps

 

[Guest]

I have a similar problem with all the alerts (checked
under Tools - Options - Preferences) stopped working
after installing SP2. Any solution how to get it to work?

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi,

Which alerts in particular?
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[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Carl,

Add-Ins aren't required for this functionality.
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Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
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[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Phillip,

This is the first I've heard of this problem specifically with 4.7.3000, but I'm glad to hear
that the downgrade solved the issue.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2004 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.