Downloading Live Messenger 8.5 standalone?

Hi,

Is there a link to download the Live Messenger 8.5 on it's own [or with the
other Live apps] instead of the 2.3 MB "stub" and then downloading what's
required?

I know 1 or 2 who still use dial-up [shocking!] and it would take forever to
download it directly. So, when I drop by, I can install it instead of
downloading it.

Thanks

Hi.

The path from "Program Data" on doesn't exist.

I prefer getting it from a proper source....

Thanks

Gis


"Jesus R." wrote:

> Hi Kip,
>
> Personally, I trust mess.be, and I don't think that they would try to do
> anything strange releasing a modified installer. But you're right, people
> should always try to download software from their creators.
>
> Also, you can install Windows Live Suite on your computer, and then go to
> "C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Loca l Settings\Program
> Data\WindowsLiveInstaller\MsiSources" (it could be different on English
> Windows versions, mine is in Spanish :P). There you can find the installers
> of different Windows Live apps that you've installed with Live Suite. Copy
> the Messenger Installer (right-button click, then "Properties" > "Summary"
> tab and check that it's the messenger installer) to your USB drive and you
> can install on the other computer.
>
> I hope it helps you

Hey people, is this a legit file?

MD5
d5012fe7aca6fa7a84f066a93a71bfb6

"badvista" wrote:

> I have downloaded that download from rapishare and I am verifying here that
> it is valid.
>
>
>
> "Kip Kniskern" <> wrote in message
> news:300D749A-0124-4F9A-B70C-...
> However not sure that going through RapidShare (unless possibly you join the
> premium thing) would save you any time.
>
> kip
> "Jesus R." <> wrote in message
> news:10524C0B-FBF0-46C9-8B1E-...
> Hi,
>
> the guys at over mess.be have uploaded the standalone installer to
> RapidShare. You can download the English version (Windows Live Messenger
> 8.5.1302.1018) using this link:
>
> http://rapidshare.com/files/67726325...w.mess.be_.zip
>
>
>

Hi all... I tryed to get it from Microsoft but follwing is what they replayed
back with, and I checked it and there is no option to save it or another
windows at all:

---------------Email from MS---------------
Hi David,
Thank you for contacting Windows Live Messenger Technical Support. My name
is Ricky and I'll be glad to assist you with your concern.
Based on the information I received, I understand that you want us to send
you the Windows Live Messenger program. We value your interest in our
product. Be assured I'll do my best to help you out.
David, we will not be able to send you the Windows Live Messenger program.
You have to download it from our site:
http://get.live.com/messenger/overview. Here are the steps that you should
follow:
1. Visit the following Web site: http://get.live.com/messenger/overview
2. Click Get it free.
3. In the Set up your Messenger window, select your settings and then click
Install.
4. In the File Download window, click Save or click Run.
5. Follow the steps to install Windows Live Messenger.
I hope these steps resolve your concern with Windows Live Messenger. If you
need further assistance, you may contact us at http://support.live.com. For
additional information and self-help instructions, visit
https://account.live.com/HelpCentral.aspx and choose Windows Live Messenger
from the drop-down menu.

Thank you for contacting Windows Live Messenger Technical Support. Have a
great day.
Sincerely,
Ricky
Windows Live Messenger Technical Support
---------------END of Email from MS---------------

I found this quite annoying and STUPID!!! sorry for that. But I tryed and
noone would help lol.... I trust mess.be and will get it from the mess.be and
if Microsoft dont get their act together we mayhave to start calling it
"mess.be Messenger" hahahah.

hi all
here is another link to download it

http://get.live.com/messenge

Standalone installer from Microsoft
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo..._Messenger.exe

"Gis Bun" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Is there a link to download the Live Messenger 8.5 on it's own [or with the
> other Live apps] instead of the 2.3 MB "stub" and then downloading what's
> required?
>
> I know 1 or 2 who still use dial-up [shocking!] and it would take forever to
> download it directly. So, when I drop by, I can install it instead of
> downloading it.
>
> Thanks
>
>

Greetings,

What you posted is for 8.1, not 8.5

You can find 8.5 here:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp


--
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
--



"Jamie" <> wrote in message
news:C36D4070-7A64-482C-818E-...
> Standalone installer from Microsoft:
> http://download.microsoft.com/downlo..._Messenger.exe
>
> "Gis Bun" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Is there a link to download the Live Messenger 8.5 on it's own [or with the
>> other Live apps] instead of the 2.3 MB "stub" and then downloading what's
>> required?
>>
>> I know 1 or 2 who still use dial-up [shocking!] and it would take forever to
>> download it directly. So, when I drop by, I can install it instead of
>> downloading it.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>

In case anyone still needs this once you install Live Messenger once - you
can get the MSI installer from the following area in vista - and re-use again
and again -

Vista 64
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\WindowsLiveInstaller\MsiSources


Vista and I assume WinXP
C:\Program Files\Common Files\WindowsLiveInstaller\MsiSources

-

D2 GLOBAL INC

"Gis Bun" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Is there a link to download the Live Messenger 8.5 on it's own [or with the
> other Live apps] instead of the 2.3 MB "stub" and then downloading what's
> required?
>
> I know 1 or 2 who still use dial-up [shocking!] and it would take forever to
> download it directly. So, when I drop by, I can install it instead of
> downloading it.
>
> Thanks
>
>

i am just upgrading my MSN Messenger over a few PCs and therefore looking at
a standalone.

with a bit of research, i believe 8.1 was the last standalone hosted by
microsoft.com, 8.5 is now integrated into the 2MB Windows Live Installer,
which then fetch your selected component over the internet during install. i
think this is stupid for not having a standalone, i am sure they have their
arguments.

later i found something even better, Pure Messenger. it's a patch to remove
the Messenger's marketing feature, which left you with a pure messenger
platform. found out more
http://pank.org/im/

what's best is they have standalone patched versions available to download
as old as version 7! one stone two birds.

sources: Wikipeidia and a various file searching sites.

http://www.softwarepatch.com/windows/msnmess.html

"Gis Bun" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Is there a link to download the Live Messenger 8.5 on it's own [or with the
> other Live apps] instead of the 2.3 MB "stub" and then downloading what's
> required?
>
> I know 1 or 2 who still use dial-up [shocking!] and it would take forever to
> download it directly. So, when I drop by, I can install it instead of
> downloading it.
>
> Thanks
>
>