Windows Messenger 5.0 to 4.7?

[Bob Adams]

I have Windows Messenger version 5.0.0381. When I went to check if
there might be a newer version I was surprised to see the latest version for
download was 4.7. I must admit I have not been following this NG for a
while so I haven't heard why they regressed to 4.7. Can someone please
fill me in? Thanks. Bob

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Bob,

No need to worry, they haven't "regressed" to 4.7. However, 4.7 is still being reported (and
is what you'll find on the main site) primarily to avoid confusion (since Windows Messenger
5.0 doesn't have all the features 4.7 did, as some have been moved to MSN Messenger).

Windows Messenger 5.0 does exist and is still downloadable here:
http://tinyurl.com/ohq3
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

I have Windows Messenger version 5.0.0381. When I went to check if
there might be a newer version I was surprised to see the latest version for
download was 4.7. I must admit I have not been following this NG for a
while so I haven't heard why they regressed to 4.7. Can someone please
fill me in? Thanks. Bob