Vista - How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once?

05-01-2009

Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL
Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?

**kavita** · 05-01-2009

DO you have 2 WLM service running at the same time or you have 2 seperate WLM running at your computer?

05-01-2009

If it won't work on mine, I don't think it'll work on anyone's.

"Will" <reply_to_group@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uOhs8xoyJHA.2084@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports
> WL Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?

05-01-2009

for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will.

For the time being you could download messenger plus!

http://www.msgplus.net/

It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the
years including signing in with multiple IDs

"Will" wrote:

Quote:

> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL
> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?
>
>

05-01-2009

Hi,

Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the options
and you have to add the registry value yourself.

The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is
MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1.

However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip to
see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that).

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--

"Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx

Quote:

> for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will.
>
> For the time being you could download messenger plus!
>
> http://www.msgplus.net/
>
> It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the
> years including signing in with multiple IDs
>
> "Will" wrote:
>

Quote:

>> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL
>> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?
>>
>>

05-02-2009

why is it not in the options? Seems silly its supported, but it never was
added to the options, nor added the feature list.

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

Quote:

> Hi,
>
> Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the options
> and you have to add the registry value yourself.
>
> The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is
> MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1.
>
> However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip to
> see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that).
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> --
>
> "Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will.
> >
> > For the time being you could download messenger plus!
> >
> > http://www.msgplus.net/
> >
> > It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the
> > years including signing in with multiple IDs
> >
> > "Will" wrote:
> >

Quote:

> >> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL
> >> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?
> >>
> >>

>
>

05-02-2009

Hi,

I think it just got snuck in

If it had to be in options, it probably wouldn't be there at all (for political and
economical reasons).

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--

"Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1629B074-BCE3-4714-B2F8-6A3C88709D8C@xxxxxx

Quote:

> why is it not in the options? Seems silly its supported, but it never was
> added to the options, nor added the feature list.
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>

Quote:

>> Hi,
>>
>> Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the
>> options
>> and you have to add the registry value yourself.
>>
>> The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is
>> MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1.
>>
>> However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip
>> to
>> see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that).
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
>> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
>> --
>>
>> "Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> > for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will.
>> >
>> > For the time being you could download messenger plus!
>> >
>> > http://www.msgplus.net/
>> >
>> > It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the
>> > years including signing in with multiple IDs
>> >
>> > "Will" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL
>> >> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>

**Noddsta** · 05-03-2009

i dont know about this really but ...
i used to be signed in on windows live messanger/ msn at the same time..
i fink you still can ..if that what you was asking mate

**Ex_Brit** · 05-05-2009

Jonathan,
I don't see that registry key in my Vista and WLM is "2009 14.0.8064.206"

Peter
Toronto, Canada

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonathan Kay [MVP]

Hi,

Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the options
and you have to add the registry value yourself.

The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is
MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1.

However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip to
see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that).

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live
Messenger Resources: MSN/Windows Messenger Resources
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--

"Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx

Quote:

> for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will.
>
> For the time being you could download messenger plus!
>
> Messenger Plus! Live - The Windows Live Messenger Extension
>
> It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the
> years including signing in with multiple IDs
>
> "Will" wrote:
>

Quote:

>> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL
>> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?
>>
>>

**Ex_Brit** · 05-05-2009

Oops...I have to create that key...sorry...;-(

05-01-2009	#1 (permalink)
Will n/a posts	How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?
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05-01-2009	#2 (permalink)
kavita Windows 7 7600.16385 64bit 276 posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? DO you have 2 WLM service running at the same time or you have 2 seperate WLM running at your computer?
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05-01-2009	#3 (permalink)
Seth Price n/a posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? If it won't work on mine, I don't think it'll work on anyone's. "Will" <reply_to_group@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:uOhs8xoyJHA.2084@xxxxxx Quote: > Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports > WL Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger?
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05-01-2009	#4 (permalink)
Chris-Gonzales n/a posts	RE: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will. For the time being you could download messenger plus! http://www.msgplus.net/ It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the years including signing in with multiple IDs "Will" wrote: Quote: > Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL > Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger? > >
My System Specs

05-01-2009	#5 (permalink)
Jonathan Kay [MVP] n/a posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? Hi, Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the options and you have to add the registry value yourself. The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1. However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip to see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that). -- Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation -- "Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx Quote: > for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will. > > For the time being you could download messenger plus! > > http://www.msgplus.net/ > > It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the > years including signing in with multiple IDs > > "Will" wrote: > Quote: >> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL >> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger? >> >>
My System Specs

05-02-2009	#6 (permalink)
Chris-Gonzales n/a posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? why is it not in the options? Seems silly its supported, but it never was added to the options, nor added the feature list. "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: Quote: > Hi, > > Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the options > and you have to add the registry value yourself. > > The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is > MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1. > > However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip to > see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that). > > -- > Jonathan Kay > Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger > MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger > MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com > Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com > (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation > -- > > "Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx Quote: > > for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will. > > > > For the time being you could download messenger plus! > > > > http://www.msgplus.net/ > > > > It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the > > years including signing in with multiple IDs > > > > "Will" wrote: > > Quote: > >> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL > >> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger? > >> > >> > >
My System Specs

05-02-2009	#7 (permalink)
Jonathan Kay [MVP] n/a posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? Hi, I think it just got snuck in If it had to be in options, it probably wouldn't be there at all (for political and economical reasons). -- Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation -- "Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:1629B074-BCE3-4714-B2F8-6A3C88709D8C@xxxxxx Quote: > why is it not in the options? Seems silly its supported, but it never was > added to the options, nor added the feature list. > > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote: > Quote: >> Hi, >> >> Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the >> options >> and you have to add the registry value yourself. >> >> The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is >> MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1. >> >> However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip >> to >> see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that). >> >> -- >> Jonathan Kay >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger >> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger >> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com >> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com >> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation >> -- >> >> "Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx Quote: >> > for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will. >> > >> > For the time being you could download messenger plus! >> > >> > http://www.msgplus.net/ >> > >> > It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the >> > years including signing in with multiple IDs >> > >> > "Will" wrote: >> > >> >> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL >> >> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger? >> >> >> >> >> >>
My System Specs

05-03-2009	#8 (permalink)
Noddsta vista home basic 32bit 137 posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? i dont know about this really but ... i used to be signed in on windows live messanger/ msn at the same time.. i fink you still can ..if that what you was asking mate
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05-05-2009	#9 (permalink)
Ex_Brit Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Ultimate x64 524 posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? Jonathan, I don't see that registry key in my Vista and WLM is "2009 14.0.8064.206" Peter Toronto, Canada Quote: Originally Posted by Jonathan Kay [MVP] Hi, Actually Messenger does support this, as of the 2009 version. It's just not in the options and you have to add the registry value yourself. The key is at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Live, and the value you add is MultipleInstances as a DWORD set to 1. However, the Plus method is not only easier, but better supported (you can see a tooltip to see which Messenger icon is which and niceties like that). -- Jonathan Kay Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger MessengerGeek Blog: Jonathan Kay, MessengerGeek - Windows Live Messenger Resources: MSN/Windows Messenger Resources (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation -- "Chris-Gonzales" <chrisgonzales@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:057F4710-FE6B-44A3-9634-0EE72DB026D4@xxxxxx Quote: > for now, messenger does not support this. I don't think it ever will. > > For the time being you could download messenger plus! > > Messenger Plus! Live - The Windows Live Messenger Extension > > It features around 95% of requests that Microsoft chooses to ignore over the > years including signing in with multiple IDs > > "Will" wrote: > Quote: >> Do I need to log in with the second ID with another service that supports WL >> Messenger as well as the first with WL Messenger? >> >>
My System Specs

05-05-2009	#10 (permalink)
Ex_Brit Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Ultimate x64 524 posts	Re: How can I be onlne with 2 Windows Live ID's at once? Oops...I have to create that key...sorry...;-(
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