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Old 02-19-2008   #1 (permalink)
Jelly
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Windows Messenger versus Windows Live Messenger

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.


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Old 02-19-2008   #2 (permalink)
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
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Re: Windows Messenger versus Windows Live Messenger

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
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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.
>
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Old 02-20-2008   #3 (permalink)
On the Bridge
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Re: Windows Messenger versus Windows Live Messenger

>Windows Live Messenger require Windows Messenger to be installed, like
Quote:

>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
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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.
>>
>

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Old 02-21-2008   #4 (permalink)
Jonathan Kay [MVP]
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Re: Windows Messenger versus Windows Live Messenger

Hi,

In Vista, Whiteboard and Application Sharing have been removed and Remote Assistance was
re-written to not require Windows Messenger.

--
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
--


"On the Bridge" <OntheBridge@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
Quote:

>>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???
>
> --
> 50 Ways to leave your Vista....
>
> CHORUS:
>
> You just format the drive , Clive
> Get a New Mac , Jack
> Y'don't need that crap toy, Roy
> Just get yourself free
> Boot from a *nix, Jix
> You don't need to discuss much
> Install XP, Lee
> And get yourself free
>
>
>
> "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.
>>>
>>
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-19-2008   #5 (permalink)
Newbie


Join Date: Jun 2008
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Re: Windows Messenger versus Windows Live Messenger

Maybe the question to ask is, why would I need both? What do they do differently? And which works best with Vista? I ask because I don't know about other people, but I need to reduce the number of redundant programs by selecting the best that work with my system. Unlike more independant thinkers, I usually prefer MS products since I have Vista, but since MS has a number of redundant or very similar products, I find I need to even reduce those to just the ones I really need or want to use.

so again, unless messenger and live messenger do extrememly DIFFERENT things on a des or laptop, please, which one has the most or more powerful features?
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