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Disable Windows Live Messenger update popup

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Name: johnye_pt
Date: May 28, 2009 at 04:48:52 Pacific
OS: Windows XP
CPU/Ram: 2GB
Product: Oem / Oem
Subcategory: Software Problems
Comment:

Ok, not really a question or problem, just a solution, so people can find it when googling ;)

PROBLEM:

If you are still using Windows Live Messenger 8.5, you get this popup everytime you login:

"Want the latest version of Messenger? It's ready to be installed" or "Pretende obter a versão mais recente do Messenger? Está pronta para ser instalada" (Portuguese version)

SOLUTION:

1. Download and run Resource Hacker
2. Make a copy of C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe (just in case)
3. Use Resource Hacker to edit msnmsgr.exe
4. On the left pane, Navigate to Version Info -> 1 -> 1033
5. On the right pane, replace
VALUE "ProductVersion", "8.5.1302"
with
VALUE "ProductVersion", "14.0.8064.206"
6. Push the "Compile Script" button
7. Save (ctrl+s) and Exit

Open Messenger and login, popup gone!

I only do what the voices in my head command...



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Response Number 1
Name: Shadwell
Date: June 2, 2009 at 13:47:54 Pacific
+1
Reply:

Very usefull!!

No more nagging for updates, just makes my world a little
brighter.



Response Number 2
Name: kitekat
Date: June 9, 2009 at 01:55:19 Pacific
+1
Reply:

You rock!

Thanks for this!



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