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Windows messenger vs MSN Messenger
Why two programs which should I be using?
It is confusing.
Why two programs which should I be using?
It is confusing.
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Jonathan Kay [MVP]
Greetings,
There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use Messenger as per normal, you can
choose whichever client you like.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance,
Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based upon what functionality you need and
how you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use Messenger as per normal, you can
choose whichever client you like.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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Sheri
I use MSN Messenger 6.1 for instant messaging. Whenever I
start Outlook Express Windows Messenger 4.x starts,
kicking me out of 6.1. I heard there is a way to prevent
Windows Messenger 4.x from running. Can you tell me
how? Also, if I prevent it from running, will it affect
my collecting my email using Outlook Express from a pop3
account? I use Windows XP Professional.
Thanks.
-Sheri
start Outlook Express Windows Messenger 4.x starts,
kicking me out of 6.1. I heard there is a way to prevent
Windows Messenger 4.x from running. Can you tell me
how? Also, if I prevent it from running, will it affect
my collecting my email using Outlook Express from a pop3
account? I use Windows XP Professional.
Thanks.
-Sheri
notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for-----Original Message-----
Greetings,
There are several differences between the two. Most
interface, etc. whereas Windows Messengerdisplay pictures, custom emoticons, has a different
Server, etc. Which one you use is upsupports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM
your needs and likes), however oneto you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon
functionality (Remote Assistance,thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
(Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
Windows technologies (Exchange Server,etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
upon what functionality you need and..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
Messenger as per normal, you canhow you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use
J
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
Hi Sheri,
To stop Outlook Express from starting Windows Messenger, simply close Outlook Express, then
download and run this .reg file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/stopmessenger_oe.reg
And no, it won't affect Outlook Express's e-mail functionality at all.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
To stop Outlook Express from starting Windows Messenger, simply close Outlook Express, then
download and run this .reg file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/downloads/stopmessenger_oe.reg
And no, it won't affect Outlook Express's e-mail functionality at all.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
J
John
Can MSN Messenger do video in a window larger than the one
in XP messenger?
in XP messenger?
notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for-----Original Message-----
Greetings,
There are several differences between the two. Most
interface, etc. whereas Windows Messengerdisplay pictures, custom emoticons, has a different
Server, etc. Which one you use is upsupports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM
your needs and likes), however oneto you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon
functionality (Remote Assistance,thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on
Windows XP in order for MSN Messenger to retain full
(Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,Whiteboard, Application Sharing, etc.).
MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies
Windows technologies (Exchange Server,etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around
technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).
Both clients however can make use of Microsoft
upon what functionality you need and..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.
Which one you use is a matter of personal choice, based
Messenger as per normal, you canhow you want Messenger to look. Assuming you just use
J
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
Hi John,
Yes it can -- you can make the video window "Large", "Medium" or "Small" in MSN Messenger.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
Yes it can -- you can make the video window "Large", "Medium" or "Small" in MSN Messenger.
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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