(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:47 am
Post subject: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>messenger (more info?)
Hello!
I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
the Microsoft download site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283
The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
> then click OK.
>
> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.
I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:58 pm
Post subject: Re: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Greetings Barry,
Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
versions of 5.1 released
since.
What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
the Windows Installer
Cleanup utility, which you can find here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
choose Remove. Then try
installing again.
--
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
--
Barry wrote:
> Hello!
>
> I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
> took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
> when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
> version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
> older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
> already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
> the Microsoft download site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 >
> The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
> machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
> somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
>> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
>> then click OK.
>>
>> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.
>
> I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
> Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
> takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
> message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:43 pm
Post subject: Re: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!
In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
case others run into the same problem.
-Barry
"Jonathan Kay" wrote:
> Greetings Barry,
>
> Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
> versions of 5.1 released
> since.
>
> What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
> the Windows Installer
> Cleanup utility, which you can find here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 >
> After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
> choose Remove. Then try
> installing again.
>
> --
> 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
> --
>
> Barry wrote:
> > Hello!
> >
> > I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
> > took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
> > when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
> > version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
> > older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
> > already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
> > the Microsoft download site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 > >
> > The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
> > machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
> > somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings,
> >>
> >> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
> >> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
> >> then click OK.
> >>
> >> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.
> >
> > I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
> > Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
> > takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
> > message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
>
(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:57 pm
Post subject: Re: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi Barry,
Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so low, nothing really
surprises me anymore
--
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
--
"Barry" <Barry.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4F626F36-2769-4457-826E-2029AEDC79DC@microsoft.com...
> Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
> installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!
>
> In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
> from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
> case others run into the same problem.
>
> -Barry
>
> "Jonathan Kay" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Barry,
>>
>> Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
>> versions of 5.1 released
>> since.
>>
>> What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
>> the Windows Installer
>> Cleanup utility, which you can find here:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 >>
>> After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
>> choose Remove. Then try
>> installing again.
>>
>> --
>> 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
>> --
>>
>> Barry wrote:
>> > Hello!
>> >
>> > I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
>> > took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
>> > when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
>> > version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
>> > older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
>> > already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
>> > the Microsoft download site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 >> >
>> > The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
>> > machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
>> > somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
>> >
>> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Greetings,
>> >>
>> >> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
>> >> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
>> >> then click OK.
>> >>
>> >> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.
>> >
>> > I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
>> > Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
>> > takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
>> > message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> >
>>
(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> Hi Barry,
>
> Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so low, nothing really
> surprises me anymore >
> --
> 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
> --
>
>
> "Barry" <Barry.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4F626F36-2769-4457-826E-2029AEDC79DC@microsoft.com...
> > Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
> > installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!
> >
> > In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
> > from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
> > case others run into the same problem.
> >
> > -Barry
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Barry,
> >>
> >> Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
> >> versions of 5.1 released
> >> since.
> >>
> >> What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
> >> the Windows Installer
> >> Cleanup utility, which you can find here:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 > >>
> >> After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
> >> choose Remove. Then try
> >> installing again.
> >>
> >> --
> >> 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
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barry wrote:
> >> > Hello!
> >> >
> >> > I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
> >> > took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
> >> > when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
> >> > version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
> >> > older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
> >> > already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
> >> > the Microsoft download site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 > >> >
> >> > The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
> >> > machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
> >> > somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
> >> >
> >> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Greetings,
> >> >>
> >> >> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
> >> >> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
> >> >> then click OK.
> >> >>
> >> >> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.
> >> >
> >> > I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
> >> > Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
> >> > takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
> >> > message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:01 pm
Post subject: Re: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Hi,
I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer on
her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find it.
I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If I
knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet. Any
advice as to what I should do next?
"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> Hi Barry,
>
> Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so low, nothing really
> surprises me anymore >
> --
> 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
> --
>
>
> "Barry" <Barry DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4F626F36-2769-4457-826E-2029AEDC79DC@microsoft.com...
> > Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I got 5.1
> > installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!
> >
> > In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to keep me
> > from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an FYI in
> > case others run into the same problem.
> >
> > -Barry
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay" wrote:
> >
> >> Greetings Barry,
> >>
> >> Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
> >> versions of 5.1 released
> >> since.
> >>
> >> What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by using
> >> the Windows Installer
> >> Cleanup utility, which you can find here:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 > >>
> >> After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
> >> choose Remove. Then try
> >> installing again.
> >>
> >> --
> >> 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
> >> --
> >>
> >> Barry wrote:
> >> > Hello!
> >> >
> >> > I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did that, it
> >> > took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation files but
> >> > when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a newer
> >> > version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before installing an
> >> > older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than what is
> >> > already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version 5.1.0706 from
> >> > the Microsoft download site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 > >> >
> >> > The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on the
> >> > machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another question where
> >> > somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
> >> >
> >> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Greetings,
> >> >>
> >> >> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter the following:
> >> >> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
> >> >> then click OK.
> >> >>
> >> >> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1 and then remove it.
> >> >
> >> > I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't installed.
> >> > Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it because that
> >> > takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I get the
> >> > message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
>
>
(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:05 am
Post subject: Re: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
__
http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/
Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service
"ShreveSteve" <ShreveSteve.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F8614B45-E531-46A8-B055-71011557B73E@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
> enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
> malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer
> on
> her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find
> it.
> I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If
> I
> knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
> problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet.
> Any
> advice as to what I should do next?
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Hi Barry,
>>
>> Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so
>> low, nothing really
>> surprises me anymore >>
>> --
>> 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
>> --
>>
>>
>> "Barry" <Barry.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:4F626F36-2769-4457-826E-2029AEDC79DC@microsoft.com...
>> > Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I
>> > got 5.1
>> > installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!
>> >
>> > In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to
>> > keep me
>> > from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an
>> > FYI in
>> > case others run into the same problem.
>> >
>> > -Barry
>> >
>> > "Jonathan Kay" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Greetings Barry,
>> >>
>> >> Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
>> >> versions of 5.1 released
>> >> since.
>> >>
>> >> What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by
>> >> using
>> >> the Windows Installer
>> >> Cleanup utility, which you can find here:
>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 >> >>
>> >> After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
>> >> choose Remove. Then try
>> >> installing again.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> 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
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Barry wrote:
>> >> > Hello!
>> >> >
>> >> > I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did
>> >> > that, it
>> >> > took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation
>> >> > files but
>> >> > when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a
>> >> > newer
>> >> > version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before
>> >> > installing an
>> >> > older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than
>> >> > what is
>> >> > already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version
>> >> > 5.1.0706 from
>> >> > the Microsoft download site here:
>> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 >> >> >
>> >> > The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on
>> >> > the
>> >> > machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another
>> >> > question where
>> >> > somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
>> >> >
>> >> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Greetings,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter
>> >> >> the following:
>> >> >> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
>> >> >> then click OK.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1
>> >> >> and then remove it.
>> >> >
>> >> > I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't
>> >> > installed.
>> >> > Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it
>> >> > because that
>> >> > takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I
>> >> > get the
>> >> > message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>>
>>
(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 7:47 am
Post subject: Re: Installing Windows Messenger 5.1 [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Thanks. I realized after posting that I had not gone to downloads to check
if this was available. Feel a little embarassed, but hey, that's how you
learn. Thanks again.
"Singapore Computer Service" wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Windows Messenger
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A8D9EB73-5F8C...9A-940F >
> Live! Messenger
> http://download.live.com/?sku=messenger >
> __
> http://www.bootstrike.com/ComputerService/ > Singapore Computer Home Remote On-Site Repair Service
> "ShreveSteve" <ShreveSteve RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F8614B45-E531-46A8-B055-71011557B73E@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> > I think this thread has been somewhat helpful, but I'm not sure I know
> > enough to ask the right question. My wife's lap was recently cleaned of
> > malware. Seems to have been good work, but Windows Messenger is no longer
> > on
> > her machine. I don't know how to install it again, or even how to find
> > it.
> > I am hesitant to use the reinstall CD that came with her Dell laptop. If
> > I
> > knew how to find and install the program again I might have some of the
> > problems I've read about in this thread, but I'm not to that place yet.
> > Any
> > advice as to what I should do next?
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Barry,
> >>
> >> Glad to hear it. My opinion of all McAfee and similar products is so
> >> low, nothing really
> >> surprises me anymore > >>
> >> --
> >> 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
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >> "Barry" <Barry RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:4F626F36-2769-4457-826E-2029AEDC79DC@microsoft.com...
> >> > Wow thanks, that was the silver bullet I have been searching for. I
> >> > got 5.1
> >> > installed properly and now I'm golden... thanks!
> >> >
> >> > In addition to the above problem, McAfee also tried it's darndest to
> >> > keep me
> >> > from installing 5.1 fully (couldn't register several dll's). Just an
> >> > FYI in
> >> > case others run into the same problem.
> >> >
> >> > -Barry
> >> >
> >> > "Jonathan Kay" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Greetings Barry,
> >> >>
> >> >> Unfortunately you can't just use that because there's been multiple
> >> >> versions of 5.1 released
> >> >> since.
> >> >>
> >> >> What should help is removal of this previous Windows Messenger by
> >> >> using
> >> >> the Windows Installer
> >> >> Cleanup utility, which you can find here:
> >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 > >> >>
> >> >> After installation, just run, find Windows Messenger on the list and
> >> >> choose Remove. Then try
> >> >> installing again.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> 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
> >> >> --
> >> >>
> >> >> Barry wrote:
> >> >> > Hello!
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I recently uninstalled Xnobi (an Outlook add-on) and when I did
> >> >> > that, it
> >> >> > took out Windows Messenger. I have the Messenger 5.1 installation
> >> >> > files but
> >> >> > when trying to install it, I get a message telling me that I have a
> >> >> > newer
> >> >> > version of 5.1 and that I should uninstall that first before
> >> >> > installing an
> >> >> > older version. I'm not sure how I can have an older version than
> >> >> > what is
> >> >> > already on my laptop because I've obtained the latest version
> >> >> > 5.1.0706 from
> >> >> > the Microsoft download site here:
> >> >> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283 > >> >> >
> >> >> > The problem is I can not locate any trace of Windows Messenger on
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > machine, so there is nothing to uninstall. I located another
> >> >> > question where
> >> >> > somebody had this problem and one helpful respondent advises:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Greetings,
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> To remove Windows Messenger 5.1, click Start, then Run, and enter
> >> >> >> the following:
> >> >> >> msiexec /x {C3A6819F-62D3-4750-AF1C-28206DDF2C2E}
> >> >> >> then click OK.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> It may report that the prduct isn't installed, if so, reinstall 5.1
> >> >> >> and then remove it.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I tried that and I do get the message saying that it isn't
> >> >> > installed.
> >> >> > Problem is, I can't follow the advice to install and remove it
> >> >> > because that
> >> >> > takes me back to my original problem (Installation fails because I
> >> >> > get the
> >> >> > message that I have a newer version already installed). Catch 22?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Thanks.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
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