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uninstall/reinstall msn messenger
Name: chuck Date: March 12, 2004 at 09:31:20 Pacific OS: win me CPU/Ram: ic700/512
Comment:
Hi, I would like to uninstall msn messenger and instant messaging (5.0) and install the latest version.How is the best way to go about this.I am pretty much a novice at this.Thank you very much for any help you may be able to give me.Have been looking at your message board and it looks like you all really know your stuff.thanks.
Name: jam14online Date: March 12, 2004 at 09:54:07 Pacific
Reply:
Just go to http://messenger.msn.com/ select the Download Now link. Open the file when prompted. You should now be able to upgrade by simply following the on-screen instructions presented to you. Your current settings will be preserved.
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Response Number 2
Name: chuck Date: March 12, 2004 at 12:44:27 Pacific
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Thanks james for answering so quickly.Because of some of the problems I have been having with msn 5.0 I really wanted to remove it completly so there would be no carry over to the updated one.Problems that may be in the registry,etc.Any help you may be able to give me on the removal would be greatly appreciated.Thank you again.
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Response Number 3
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: March 12, 2004 at 12:45:12 Pacific
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Control Panel Add/Remove Programs Microsoft Messenger 5.0 Remove
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Response Number 4
Name: Leroi Date: March 12, 2004 at 13:00:56 Pacific
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The problems you're having with 5.0 are probably just compatibility problems with the new program and protocols that are being used now. I would think following James Greenwood's advice would be just fine.
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Response Number 5
Name: chuck Date: March 12, 2004 at 18:18:32 Pacific
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James,Leroi &Jennifer, Thanks.Did what james said and Leroi seconded and msn is running beautifully.Jennifer I see what you were talking about so was ready to use if I needed to but everything went real good.Thanks and bless you all.
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