If you want to switch to the handwriting feature in Messenger, but that is failing, try the following: Install Microsoft Windows Journal Viewer 1.5. Restart your computer after the setup is complete. Then, install the security update for Windows Journal Viewer. Restart your computer again. Now sign in to Messenger
Category: Messenger
Released as MSN Messenger in July 1999 and as Windows Live Messenger in December 2005, Messenger is an instant messaging client connecting to the .NET Messenger Service, with over 330 million active users each month.
Phasing out Windows Live Messenger 8.1, 8.5 and 2009 QFE1
“Beginning on August 25, we started asking our customers using versions 8.1, 8.5 and 14.0 to upgrade to the newest version of Messenger.” This is what the Windows Live Messenger team is announcing in regards to phasing out old Messenger versions in the coming weeks. Here is the roadmap.
Messenger problems: Solving sign-in error code 80048051
You receive error code 80048051 when you try to sign in to Messenger? Try these steps.
Skins, Messenger, Aero—Some catch-up regarding Build 8089
By today the whole world will know that a new build of Windows Live Messenger 2009 has been released. Here are the answers to some popular questions that might arise. How can I upgrade Messenger? Do I have to? You can upgrade Messenger by downloading its web installer. Upgrading is
10 years Messenger: Turning the time wheel (Part II)
Remember the good old times when Windows 98 was so cool? These were the times of MSN Messenger 6, a stone-age program nowadays. Some months ago, in February, I had the chance to check it out, and I decided to share it with you. What is interesting is that you
How-to: Stay secure while using Messenger
As viruses, backdoors, Trojan horses, even root kits are commonly spread these days, you should pay close attention while using Windows Live Messenger in order to maintain your own and your computer’s safety. Here are some tips that help you to stay secure: Do not click every link you receive.
10 years Messenger: Turning the time wheel (Part I)
On July 22, 1999, Microsoft released the successor for NetMeeting, MSN Messenger 1.0. Let’s turn the wheel of time exactly 10 years back. What might we see? Take a look at this photo album. View Full Album
Messenger problems: Resolving sign-in error 80072ef3
Are you using Windows Live Messenger in a corporate intranet, and experiencing the error code 80072ef3 when trying to sign in? Changed port configurations in Messenger 2009 cause this error to happen, and you will have to bypass your corporate proxy for the Messenger servers.
Messenger problems: Sign-in errors 80072ee2 and 80072efd and their solution
This post sheds light on how to solve Windows Live Messenger errors 80072ee2 and 80072efd occurring on sign-in. You can fix them by configuring the firewall and checking your proxy settings. Configuring your firewall You are using Windows XP? Click Start, Control Panel, Windows Firewall. Switch to the Exceptions tab.
Messenger problems: Your quick fix for sign-in error 80048821
Windows Live Messenger could not sign you in because the Windows Live ID does not exist or is incorrect. If you have forgotten your password, click Forgot your password? at the bottom of the main Messenger window. You cannot sign in to Messenger because all you see when you try