Windows Messenger

I've not been able to find where to have Windows Messenger start automatically when XP boots. The HELP text talks about: "On the Preferences tab, clear the Run Windows Messenger when Windows starts check box." However, no such check box ...

Message posted on the February 10th, 2011 - 11:43 AM ET

Hide your Windows Messenger contacts from your Outlook Express list

Hide your Windows Messenger contacts from your Outlook Express list.

Tips & Tricks published on the June 3rd, 2002 - 6:00 PM ET

Uninstall Windows Messenger

Uninstall Windows Messenger (MSN) once and for all!

Tips & Tricks published on the November 16th, 2001 - 6:00 PM ET

Use windows messenger from internet browser

Use windows messenger from internet browserHis tip will show you how it’s possible to use MSN without installing the program. A practical tip for when you are at the office or school, places where MSN are rarely welcome.

Tips & Tricks published on the March 18th, 2008 - 5:10 AM ET

Windows XP Remote Assistance

Windows XP allows you to ask for help remotely via a local area network or with a simple Internet connection. If you have a problem that you cant seem to resolve, you can easily invite a friend to take control of your computer so that he can help ...

Review published on the June 29th, 2002 - 6:00 PM ET

Comparison of free antivirus for Windows XP, Vista and 7

The arrival of Microsoft’s new 7 operating system means that it may be time to update your antivirus. In our selection we have looked at the best free antivirus programs currently available. These are Avast, AVG, Avira AntiVir Personal, Microsoft ...

Review published on the December 15th, 2009 - 11:10 AM ET

Adding corrections to the Windows XP CD

Even if you have installed XP with a patched SP1 (or SP2) CD, you should still consult the Windows Update site to see if there are any new updates that need to be applied to your machine, as the SP's will be missing more and more of the updates as ...

Review published on the December 15th, 2003 - 6:00 PM ET

Installing Windows XP in Unattended mode

This tutorial will explain in detail how to create a Windows XP CD-ROM that runs in 'Unattended' mode, so that an installation can be performed without having to provide all the details that are requested at the time of installation. As well as ...

Review published on the July 21st, 2003 - 6:00 PM ET

Windows Messenger

Can I get rid of Windows Messenger safely?

Message posted on the June 10th, 2011 - 10:13 AM ET

windows messenger and remote assitance

Hello, When I try to establish a remote assistance connection, I get a message stating I need to install a newer version of messenger, but I have the newest version installed. I even uninstalled then reinstalled. When I go to Start, Help & ...

Message posted on the April 29th, 2010 - 1:47 PM ET

How to obtain the latest version of Windows Messenger 5.1

I Went to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 to retrieve the latest Windows Messenger 5.1 software but the link is broken... I know it is a discontinued software but i was wondering if i can retrieve it anyway. I know that the english ...

Message posted on the May 27th, 2010 - 9:04 PM ET

Logging into hotmail will circumvent Windows Messenger GPO restriction

Hi, A customer of ours showed a way to circumvent the applied Domain-GPO which prevents use of Windows Messenger for some of their domain users and computers. They have also applied software restrictions on certain files that MSN or Windows Live ...

Message posted on the February 10th, 2009 - 5:24 PM ET

Windows Messenger Transfers (not live)

I was wondering if it was possible to have file transfers to Windows messenger from Windows Live Messenger working again, as some of my friends dont use Windows Live messenger and much prefer the less graphically inclined Windows Messenger. If they ...

Message posted on the January 2nd, 2009 - 11:24 PM ET

windows live messenger and Windows Messenger v5.1 on same vista machine

I use Windows vista and Windows Mail v6.0.6000.16386 Does anyone know whether it is possible to have both Windows Live Messenger and Windows Messenger v5.1 operating on same vista machine?

Message posted on the March 20th, 2009 - 8:38 PM ET