Configuring Windows Live Messenger

I have Windows Live Messenger Version 2008 Build 8.5.1302.1018 installed on a
computer running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. As far as I know I've
always had WLM however recently, evertime I turn it on, I've been getting the
message "Please wait while Windows configures Live Messenger" and it normally
takes between 10 to 15 seconds, could be longer. My point is why does it do
it everytime I turn WLM on - doesn't it realise that it's already configured?
Somebody help.

Greetings Earl,

When you start up Messenger using the standard created shortcuts, the Windows Installer will
verify the existing settings for the application haven't changed since installation. If they
have, it actually does a repair on the program, which is what you're seeing.

In general the easiest and cleanest fix for this is just to uninstall Messenger from Programs
and Features in the Control Panel (alternatively you can use ZapMessenger if you're having
trouble, http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.asp), then reinstall Live
Messenger 8.5 (http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp).

After that it shouldn't give you any more grief.

--
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
--


"Earl" <> wrote in message
news:05BFDEAA-ED79-4DEC-8245-...
> I have Windows Live Messenger Version 2008 Build 8.5.1302.1018 installed on a
> computer running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. As far as I know I've
> always had WLM however recently, evertime I turn it on, I've been getting the
> message "Please wait while Windows configures Live Messenger" and it normally
> takes between 10 to 15 seconds, could be longer. My point is why does it do
> it everytime I turn WLM on - doesn't it realise that it's already configured?
> Somebody help.

Thank you Jonathan Kay, thank you - it's now working perfectly and even seems
quicker. Thank you again.

Earl

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings Earl,
>
> When you start up Messenger using the standard created shortcuts, the Windows Installer will
> verify the existing settings for the application haven't changed since installation. If they
> have, it actually does a repair on the program, which is what you're seeing.
>
> In general the easiest and cleanest fix for this is just to uninstall Messenger from Programs
> and Features in the Control Panel (alternatively you can use ZapMessenger if you're having
> trouble, http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.asp), then reinstall Live
> Messenger 8.5 (http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp).
>
> After that it shouldn't give you any more grief.
>
> --
> 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
> --
>
>
> "Earl" <> wrote in message
> news:05BFDEAA-ED79-4DEC-8245-...
> > I have Windows Live Messenger Version 2008 Build 8.5.1302.1018 installed on a
> > computer running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. As far as I know I've
> > always had WLM however recently, evertime I turn it on, I've been getting the
> > message "Please wait while Windows configures Live Messenger" and it normally
> > takes between 10 to 15 seconds, could be longer. My point is why does it do
> > it everytime I turn WLM on - doesn't it realise that it's already configured?
> > Somebody help.
>
>
>

Hi Earl,

Technically speaking Messenger shouldn't be any faster, but the startup certainly should be


Glad I could be helpful.

--
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
--


"Earl" <> wrote in message
news:31505A68-948E-4721-B82F-...
> Thank you Jonathan Kay, thank you - it's now working perfectly and even seems
> quicker. Thank you again.
>
> Earl
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings Earl,
>>
>> When you start up Messenger using the standard created shortcuts, the Windows Installer
>> will
>> verify the existing settings for the application haven't changed since installation. If
>> they
>> have, it actually does a repair on the program, which is what you're seeing.
>>
>> In general the easiest and cleanest fix for this is just to uninstall Messenger from
>> Programs
>> and Features in the Control Panel (alternatively you can use ZapMessenger if you're having
>> trouble, http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.asp), then reinstall Live
>> Messenger 8.5 (http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp).
>>
>> After that it shouldn't give you any more grief.
>>
>> --
>> 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
>> --
>>
>>
>> "Earl" <> wrote in message
>> news:05BFDEAA-ED79-4DEC-8245-...
>> > I have Windows Live Messenger Version 2008 Build 8.5.1302.1018 installed on a
>> > computer running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. As far as I know I've
>> > always had WLM however recently, evertime I turn it on, I've been getting the
>> > message "Please wait while Windows configures Live Messenger" and it normally
>> > takes between 10 to 15 seconds, could be longer. My point is why does it do
>> > it everytime I turn WLM on - doesn't it realise that it's already configured?
>> > Somebody help.
>>
>>
>>