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MSN install?
Angelic
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I can't access any of my email accounts unless I install a new version "windows live messenger".
Why is this happening? I don't want to install anything and wondering if there's any way around this , or if I should just install it?
Why is this happening? I don't want to install anything and wondering if there's any way around this , or if I should just install it?
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Just noticed this today...upon logging in to Windows Live Messenger, I am greeted with the message that to continue I have to install the newest version...I have seen it listed as "important" in Windows Update for a while now, but I haven't bothered with it.
It seems that MS are going the way they go wth xbox --> If you decline updates, you cannot play online...-Scott-
“There is a computer disease that anybody who works with computers knows about. It's a very serious disease and it interferes completely with the work. The trouble with computers is that you 'play' with them!” Richard Feynman0 -
I rejected several times/ the nag screen/ hasn't bothered me since -- still using the previous (lighter ) version //BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!
THE KILLERS :cool:
THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:0 -
If you reject this one, it kicks you back to the sign in window...-Scott-
“There is a computer disease that anybody who works with computers knows about. It's a very serious disease and it interferes completely with the work. The trouble with computers is that you 'play' with them!” Richard Feynman0 -
not for me/ logged in now // to previous version /BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!
THE KILLERS :cool:
THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:0 -
It won't let me sign in at all. I think it's ridiculous having to install something as it's not a security thing , is it? It's probably some bloated redesign. Guess i'll have to suck it and see and press "yes":mad:0
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it won't let me sign in at all. I think it's ridiculous having to install something as it's not a security thing , is it? It's probably some bloated redesign. Guess i'll have to suck it and see and press "yes":mad:
the new version of messenger is indeed bloated/ yes/ !! You could try using an alternative to //BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!
THE KILLERS :cool:
THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:0 -
I believe (memory fails at times) that a friend that had that too , and I think I used control panel / programs and either used change or uninstall for windows live, and then it prompted what do you want to uninstall, bit vague I know:o. But I would use Thunderbird instead , cos IMHO it's miles better.4.8kWp 12x400W Longhi 9.6 kWh battery Giv-hy 5.0 Inverter, WSW facing Essex . Aint no sunshine ☀️ Octopus gas fixed dec 24 @ 5.74 tracker again+ Octopus Intelligent Flux leccy0
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It won't let me sign in at all. I think it's ridiculous having to install something as it's not a security thing , is it? It's probably some bloated redesign. Guess i'll have to suck it and see and press "yes":mad:
It is a security thing. they are doing it to try and get rid of the malicious 'add friends' thing which has been prevalent fro the last few years...
Just uninstall it then reinstall the new version if its being a pain"If you no longer go for a gap, you are no longer a racing driver" - Ayrton Senna0 -
I've installed it and not noticed any change although I made sure not to install starlight , windows office , movie things as I've no idea what they do..or care.0
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