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Old 02-22-2008   #1 (permalink)
Michael


 
 

Dead Link to "Start Messenger" after WLM install in vista 64 ultim

Basically the install went fine, or so it says. There's a blue underlined
link saying "Start Messenger" but when I click it, nothing happens, including
having taskman opened next to it, to see if any processes sprout up.
This is a fresh install, and I am quite confused. Also, the actual msn live
..exe is no where to be found. I'm guessing the install was faulty... But
every time I run it, it rechecks and says it's fine?

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Old 02-23-2008   #2 (permalink)
Jonathan Kay [MVP]


 
 

Re: Dead Link to "Start Messenger" after WLM install in vista 64 ultim

Greetings Michael,

Check \Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Messenger for the executable (msnmsgr.exe).

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> Basically the install went fine, or so it says. There's a blue underlined
> link saying "Start Messenger" but when I click it, nothing happens, including
> having taskman opened next to it, to see if any processes sprout up.
> This is a fresh install, and I am quite confused. Also, the actual msn live
> .exe is no where to be found. I'm guessing the install was faulty... But
> every time I run it, it rechecks and says it's fine?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 05-10-2008   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Dead Link to "Start Messenger" after WLM install in vista 64 ultim

Hi Michael

I have the same problem, but can't find the programme file mentioned by Michael. Were you able to get rid of the dead link. And if so, how/

Would appreciate your help.

RossB
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Old 05-10-2008   #4 (permalink)
ross bell


 
 

dead link to start messenger

Hi Michael

I've just had the very same problem with the blue underlined dead link. I couldn't find the programme file Jonathan mentioned. Maybe you had better luck, or found another solution.

If so could you let me know? Thanks

Ross B
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