Greetings,
Yes there is, you can install directly from the MSI files. To do so, start by downloading
and running the following MSI file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/w3qfe/wlm.asp
Then install the Communications Platform:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/red...e/contacts.asp
That's all you need if you're using Vista. Otherwise, you'll need two more components:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/w3rc/dw20.asp
and
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/w3rc/msvcrt.asp
That will at least provide you with a working Messenger application. However, if you're not
using Vista or don't have Office 2007 installed, you'll probably want the Segoe UI font so
things appear properly (it does work without it however):
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/w3rc/segoe.asp
Note that this isn't a full installation of Messenger that you get within the real setup
program. You can see exactly what components you didn't install and how everything works
together on my blog here:
http://messengergeek.spaces.live.com...DA1!1723.entry
--
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
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"Saucer Man" <> wrote in message
news:Mrgul.14937$.. .
> When I try to upgrade Messenger using the upgrade option, it takes me to a screen where it
> shows many items to install. I uncheck all items except Messenger. When I highlight
> Messenger on the left, it shows what else will be installed on the right. Is there a way
> to just install Messenger without this other stuff?
>
> --
> Thanks.
>
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