Hi,
In Vista, Whiteboard and Application Sharing have been removed and Remote Assistance was
re-written to not require Windows Messenger.
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
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"On the Bridge" <OntheBridge@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>Windows Live Messenger require Windows Messenger to be installed, like Remote Assistance,
>>Whiteboard, Application Sharing
>
> what about vista, that does have windows messenger, are these features unavailable???
>
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> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <msnewsreplies@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:0B3C76BF-5A4B-49E3-86EE-0BCDFCAFCFC2@xxxxxx Quote:
>> Greetings Jelly,
>>
>> They are separate applications and designed to be both installed. In fact, some features
>> within Windows Live Messenger require Windows Messenger to be installed, like Remote
>> Assistance, Whiteboard, Application Sharing and few other third-party things that make use
>> of the Messenger API.
>>
>> Unless it's specifically bothering you, it is recommended that you leave it around.
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
>> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> (c) 2008 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
>> --
>>
>>
>> "Jelly" <Jelly@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:66257593-EDD3-4872-B828-D17CB606BFB6@xxxxxx Quote:
>>> I have both Windows Messenger and Windows Live Messenger programs on my
>>> computer.
>>> Are they basically the same type of program?
>>> If so should I uninstall one of them?
>>> If so which one?
>>>
>>> I have never used Windows Messenger (version 4.7) and don't know how.
>>> I have used Windows Live Messenger (latest version) for instant messaging.
>>> I suspect that it occasionally freezes up my computer. Maybe because I have
>>> both programs installed.
>>>
>> >
>