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Windows Live Messenger, Custom installation destination?
  1. #1


    Falcubar Guest

    Windows Live Messenger, Custom installation destination?

    Hi Guys/Gals,



    I have no idea if this is the right place for me to be posting so sorry if
    im wrong.

    Is there a version of Live Messenger that allows you to choose the
    destination of where you would like it installed?

    The default installation destination is out of bounds when at work, so i'm
    unable to install and get error code 1603 (i beleive). Please if anyone can
    shed some light, thank you.

    Once again sorry for posting in the wrong forum if i have.


    Many thanks

    Steve


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  2. #2


    N. Miller Guest

    Re: Windows Live Messenger, Custom installation destination?

    On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:16:01 -0700, Falcubar wrote:

    > Hi Guys/Gals,
    >
    > I have no idea if this is the right place for me to be posting so sorry if
    > im wrong.
    >
    > Is there a version of Live Messenger that allows you to choose the
    > destination of where you would like it installed?
    >
    > The default installation destination is out of bounds when at work, so i'm
    > unable to install and get error code 1603 (i beleive). Please if anyone can
    > shed some light, thank you.
    >
    > Once again sorry for posting in the wrong forum if i have.
    When installing any software on *work* computer, it is advisable to consult
    with *work* IT staff; if you like your job.

    --
    Norman
    ~Oh Lord, why have you come
    ~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum

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  3. #3


    Jonathan Kay [MVP] Guest

    Re: Windows Live Messenger, Custom installation destination?

    Greetings Steve,

    Unfortunately no, although in some cases (depending on what you already have installed), you
    can install Messenger on another machine and just copy \Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger
    to a USB key or something similar.

    The better (more likely) bet would be to use another application that supports Messenger like
    aMSN or Trillian which do allow you to install it anywhere.

    Additionally, you could use the web-based Messenger clients like http://eBuddy.com,
    http://webmessenger.msn.com, http://www.iloveim.com, etc.

    --
    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
    --


    "Falcubar" <Falcubar@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    news:7F88017B-4A2A-43A6-AD73-0CF3F98BBD5F@xxxxxx

    > Hi Guys/Gals,
    >
    > I have no idea if this is the right place for me to be posting so sorry if
    > im wrong.
    >
    > Is there a version of Live Messenger that allows you to choose the
    > destination of where you would like it installed?
    >
    > The default installation destination is out of bounds when at work, so i'm
    > unable to install and get error code 1603 (i beleive). Please if anyone can
    > shed some light, thank you.
    >
    > Once again sorry for posting in the wrong forum if i have.
    >
    >
    > Many thanks
    >
    > Steve
    >

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

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