Windows Messenger 5.0 on Win2003 - Application Mode

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Nick V. Kosmas

Greetings,

This question was originally posted in the Windows 2003 Terminal Services
group, but I was advised to post to this group,

Is it possible to run Windows Messenger 5.0 (use with Live Communication) on
a Windows 2003 running in Application Mode?

Thanks,

Nick Kosmas
 
Hi Jonathon,

I installed Windows Messenger v5.0. When I try to run it nothing happens.
I've tried uninstalling and re-installing. Also, rebooting the server.
But, I can not messenger to run. Any help in determining the cause would
appreciated.

Regards,

Nick
 
Hi Nick,

Check the Event Viewer to see exactly what's happening when you try to start Messenger (click
Start, then Run, type "eventvwr.msc" and click OK, click Application on the left-side). If
you could post what's in there, it would be much easier to give you an exact solution
(instead of guessing).
____________________________________________
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.
 
Hi Jonathan,

I stumbled into the solution. The a couple registry keys had to be changed
to allow Messenger to run. The same registry keys as in: 302089 How to
Prevent Windows Messenger from Running on a Windows XP-Based
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=302089

Regards,

Nick
 
Hi Nick,

Yes, that's what I assumed (and what the event viewer would've indicated), but didn't want
you to start importing registry keys on a Windows Server without first knowing that it was
specifically that problem.

Regardless, glad to hear it =)
____________________________________________
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.
 
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