Vista - Why Doesn't Live Mail/Messenger work?

I have a Dell Dimension 8200 with XP SP3, with DSL connection. I have
Spyware Blaster and Hive Cleanup. I also had AVG antivirus free
version, and Comodo firewall, but on the advise from another I removed
these and am now using only Windows firewall with no antivirus.

For the past several weeks MSN Live Messenger has not logged
automatically as it normally does and I have to manual start it from
the desktop and the only way I can now access Hotmail is via IE
(Version 7). I have reinstalled Live Mail and Messenger from the
following link:

The beta ended about a week ago. See...

1. http://download.live.com/

2. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...D=ad12ce71-7d9...
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

However I still have the same problem and it 'appears' I do not have a
current version; how can I tell which version I have?

In addition, it was found that I had become infected with a Trojan
virus which I was able to delete but didn't think at the time to see
if I could track the parent program it resides on hence the removal of
AVG and Comodo on the advise of another. Also, it was found also with
the help of another via remote assistance that my MFT files are
corrupted althlough I have no way of knowing if this is factual
myself. I know this is getting a bit off topic but I wanted to relay
as much information as possible. I realize that I may end up
reinstalling my OS and that signing on to Windows Live Messenger/
Hotmail is of small importance in comparison but it was that very fact
and several postings here asking for assistance which lead me to
discover the other 'possible' problems I have with my system. In any
case, I can see by all the postings that there is something wrong with
WLM and it isn't just me. I would appreciate any help or suggestions.


Thank you,

Robert

Actually, WLM works fine for most users.

Running your computer without any antivirus is not recommended.
Since your system was apparently infected with a Trojan virus, it
may not be completely clean, so a reinstall of the OS is advisable.
After reinstalling the OS, immediately download the free version of
AVG antivirus. Be sure to select 'custom' install, which then allows
you to unselect installing its troublesome email scanning module.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)


"Navyguy" <magineeer@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7a194b48-a4b7-4ea8-bc2a-683844a8ab15@xxxxxx

You did not explain what problem you are having with Windows Live Mail. What version are you using?

To find the version of Windows Live Mail installed, on the Menu Bar, go: Help->About Microsoft Windows Live Mail

If you have the latest version of Messenger, there is no MSN in its name. It is called 'Windows Live Messenger'.

To find the version of Windows Live Messenger installed, on the Menu Bar, go: Help->About Messenger

The latest version of both Windows Live Mail and Windows Live Messenger is Version 2009 14.0.8050.1202

I recommend that you install an antivirus program and an antimalware program to protect your computer, and run a full scan after installing them.

There are plenty of good free programs to choose from.

--
Cheers,
Peter.R
(Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Live Mail 14.0.8050.1202)
"There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare

"Navyguy" <magineeer@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7a194b48-a4b7-4ea8-bc2a-683844a8ab15@xxxxxx

[Correction...]

As of today, the latest version of WLMail and WLMessenger is 2009 14.0.8064.0206

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Cheers,
Peter.R
(Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Live Mail 2009 14.0.8064.0206)
"There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare

"Peter.R" <Peter.R@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:esYLYvajJHA.5732@xxxxxx

Not True At All..

Sounds like Stalin Re-Writing History.

As anyone who has been reading this group well knows, there have been a
multitude of problems, experienced by droves of honest, hard-working people.

We'll see if the New Version fixes anything.

DSH
Lux et Veritas et Libertas
Vires et Honor

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23f%23$XqajJHA.1388@xxxxxx

Actually, WLM works fine for most users.

I believe I did explain the problem, but in brief, MSN Live Messenger
does not sign on automatically as it use to, I have to access it from
the desktop to activate it. To acces Live mail I use to do it via MSN
Live Messenger but now I have to access it from IE7. I went to the
help menu and it only shows About Internet Explorer. So it seems I do
not have any version of Live at all despite the fact that I've
downloaded it with the links provided.


On Feb 12, 11:22*pm, "Peter.R" <Pete...@xxxxxx> wrote:

I suspected that reinstalling was my only option and will attempt to
do so as soon as I have saved my personal files anf folders and
bookmarks onto disk. Unfortunately I do not have a dedicated external
backup. As I said I had AVG but on the advice of another I disabled
it as he said all freeware was malware as was Comodo and so disabled
that and am using only Windows firewall at present. It doesn't sit
very well with me either. He also said that AVG was European and was
made by AVAST which is made for the US so should I use Avast instead?
Or maybe something else? Please bear in mind that I have limited
funds.


On Feb 12, 11:13*pm, "Gary VanderMolen" <g...@xxxxxx> wrote:

"D. Spencer Hines" <panther@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:e53G39fjJHA.4912@xxxxxxWell just basing your opinion on what you read in the newsgroups isn't a
good thing. Think about it who is most likely to post in a support
newsgroup, people who are having problems, or people who are pleased
with the way the software works?

--
Roy Smith
http://roysmith1959.spaces.live.com/

Do you have 'Windows Live Mail' installed? When you said 'Live Mail' what you were referring to was actually 'Windows Live Hotmail' - accessing it with Internet Explorer 7.

You did say you "reinstalled Live Mail" though, and implied that you were having problems with it. If you did install it, you can start it via: Start->All Programs->Windows Live->Windows Live Mail.

This newsgroup is dedicated to the installable e-mail/newsgroup/RSS feed client called Windows Live Mail, which is an optional component of the Windows Live Essentials Suite, which you can download from http://download.live.com

For problems with Windows Live Messenger, you would find more help from the newsgroup dedicated to it - microsoft.public.windows.live.messenger:

Through an Internet Browser (such as IE7):
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...live.messenger

Through a Newsreader (such as WLMail):
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsof...live.messenger

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Cheers,
Peter.R
(Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Live Mail 2009 14.0.8064.0206)
"There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare

"Navyguy" <magineeer@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:cb89e12e-deac-4788-97ba-ac5dd2187e83@xxxxxx

I followed your directions and indeed Windows Live Mail was there
and I was able to start Live Mail(Hotmail) via Windows Live
Messenger. I realize I may have other issues and may have to
reinstall the OS but one thing at a time. This is the first time its
worked in over a month.


Thank you,

Robert





On Feb 13, 11:28*pm, "Peter.R" <Pete...@xxxxxx> wrote: