live messenger - minimize to system tray

Hi,

Yes, the main contact list will still, the X in the user tile window kills it as you well
know.

What do you think of that anyway? I initially thought it was okay, but after using 7 for
ages, I think it would make more sense if it were just the main window. I'm guessing the two
window thing doesn't pass usability tests very well based on my observations of others.

--
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
--

"©LarryEº" <> wrote in message
news:FBD9B10E-03B1-4469-A87F-...
> My Messenger (14.0.8064.206) with Windows 7 version 7000 still minimizes to tray. Don't
> know why anyone else is having that problem. This is the first I've heard of it.
> --
> ©LarryEº
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:#...
>> Hi,
>>
>> This is Messenger's behavior, not Windows 7, as such RC1 won't change anything with this.
>>
>> It is my understanding that the designed and intended behavior as per Win7 is the 'X' will
>> shut down an application, including Messenger, and everyone will just have retrain
>> themselves. Although one nice thing they could add is a confirm box when you hit the X,
>> so you don't shut it down accidently.
>>
>> --
>> 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
>> --
>>
>> "Gultiger" <> wrote in message
>> news:815271BB-E908-490D-B077-...
>>> Using the X to minimize to tray does not work in Windows 7 build 7000.
>>> Hope this will be changed in R1.
>>>
>>
>>
>>

On my installation of Windows 7 RC1, Messenger minimizes to the taskbar, not
the tray (even when pressing the X). I found this article that helps resolve
that
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/0...-in-windows-7/

Basically, you run Live Messenger in Vista compatability mode, and it goes
to the tray. (You have to change the properties on the .exe file, the guide
has the details).

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Yes, the main contact list will still, the X in the user tile window kills it as you well
> know.
>
> What do you think of that anyway? I initially thought it was okay, but after using 7 for
> ages, I think it would make more sense if it were just the main window. I'm guessing the two
> window thing doesn't pass usability tests very well based on my observations of others.
>
> --
> 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
> --
>
> "©LarryEº" <> wrote in message
> news:FBD9B10E-03B1-4469-A87F-...
> > My Messenger (14.0.8064.206) with Windows 7 version 7000 still minimizes to tray. Don't
> > know why anyone else is having that problem. This is the first I've heard of it.
> > --
> > ©LarryEº
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> > news:#...
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> This is Messenger's behavior, not Windows 7, as such RC1 won't change anything with this.
> >>
> >> It is my understanding that the designed and intended behavior as per Win7 is the 'X' will
> >> shut down an application, including Messenger, and everyone will just have retrain
> >> themselves. Although one nice thing they could add is a confirm box when you hit the X,
> >> so you don't shut it down accidently.
> >>
> >> --
> >> 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
> >> --
> >>
> >> "Gultiger" <> wrote in message
> >> news:815271BB-E908-490D-B077-...
> >>> Using the X to minimize to tray does not work in Windows 7 build 7000.
> >>> Hope this will be changed in R1.
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

Hi,

This is well known.

--
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
--


"AlexAlcon" <> wrote in message
news:072B299D-C40D-4BA2-974C-...
> On my installation of Windows 7 RC1, Messenger minimizes to the taskbar, not
> the tray (even when pressing the X). I found this article that helps resolve
> that:
> http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/0...-in-windows-7/
>
> Basically, you run Live Messenger in Vista compatability mode, and it goes
> to the tray. (You have to change the properties on the .exe file, the guide
> has the details).
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Yes, the main contact list will still, the X in the user tile window kills it as you well
>> know.
>>
>> What do you think of that anyway? I initially thought it was okay, but after using 7 for
>> ages, I think it would make more sense if it were just the main window. I'm guessing the
>> two
>> window thing doesn't pass usability tests very well based on my observations of others.
>>
>> --
>> 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
>> --
>>
>> "©LarryEº" <> wrote in message
>> news:FBD9B10E-03B1-4469-A87F-...
>> > My Messenger (14.0.8064.206) with Windows 7 version 7000 still minimizes to tray. Don't
>> > know why anyone else is having that problem. This is the first I've heard of it.
>> > --
>> > ©LarryEº
>> >
>> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> > news:#...
>> >> Hi,
>> >>
>> >> This is Messenger's behavior, not Windows 7, as such RC1 won't change anything with
>> >> this.
>> >>
>> >> It is my understanding that the designed and intended behavior as per Win7 is the 'X'
>> >> will
>> >> shut down an application, including Messenger, and everyone will just have retrain
>> >> themselves. Although one nice thing they could add is a confirm box when you hit the
>> >> X,
>> >> so you don't shut it down accidently.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> 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
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> "Gultiger" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:815271BB-E908-490D-B077-...
>> >>> Using the X to minimize to tray does not work in Windows 7 build 7000.
>> >>> Hope this will be changed in R1.
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

This is great, but only if you have Vista - what about XP?


"AlexAlcon" wrote:

> On my installation of Windows 7 RC1, Messenger minimizes to the taskbar, not
> the tray (even when pressing the X). I found this article that helps resolve
> that:
> http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/0...-in-windows-7/
>
> Basically, you run Live Messenger in Vista compatability mode, and it goes
> to the tray. (You have to change the properties on the .exe file, the guide
> has the details).
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Yes, the main contact list will still, the X in the user tile window kills it as you well
> > know.
> >
> > What do you think of that anyway? I initially thought it was okay, but after using 7 for
> > ages, I think it would make more sense if it were just the main window. I'm guessing the two
> > window thing doesn't pass usability tests very well based on my observations of others.
> >
> > --
> > 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
> > --
> >
> > "©LarryEº" <> wrote in message
> > news:FBD9B10E-03B1-4469-A87F-...
> > > My Messenger (14.0.8064.206) with Windows 7 version 7000 still minimizes to tray. Don't
> > > know why anyone else is having that problem. This is the first I've heard of it.
> > > --
> > > ©LarryEº
> > >
> > > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> > > news:#...
> > >> Hi,
> > >>
> > >> This is Messenger's behavior, not Windows 7, as such RC1 won't change anything with this.
> > >>
> > >> It is my understanding that the designed and intended behavior as per Win7 is the 'X' will
> > >> shut down an application, including Messenger, and everyone will just have retrain
> > >> themselves. Although one nice thing they could add is a confirm box when you hit the X,
> > >> so you don't shut it down accidently.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> 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
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >> "Gultiger" <> wrote in message
> > >> news:815271BB-E908-490D-B077-...
> > >>> Using the X to minimize to tray does not work in Windows 7 build 7000.
> > >>> Hope this will be changed in R1.
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >

Hi,

I'm not sure what you're referring to. The problem here is with Windows 7 - in Vista and XP
it will operate normally.

--
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
--


"Violet Ivy" <Violet > wrote in message
news:9A9D9E8D-161D-4A3F-8C5A-...
> This is great, but only if you have Vista - what about XP?
>
>
> "AlexAlcon" wrote:
>
>> On my installation of Windows 7 RC1, Messenger minimizes to the taskbar, not
>> the tray (even when pressing the X). I found this article that helps resolve
>> that:
>> http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/0...-in-windows-7/
>>
>> Basically, you run Live Messenger in Vista compatability mode, and it goes
>> to the tray. (You have to change the properties on the .exe file, the guide
>> has the details).
>>
>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Yes, the main contact list will still, the X in the user tile window kills it as you
>> > well
>> > know.
>> >
>> > What do you think of that anyway? I initially thought it was okay, but after using 7
>> > for
>> > ages, I think it would make more sense if it were just the main window. I'm guessing
>> > the two
>> > window thing doesn't pass usability tests very well based on my observations of others.
>> >
>> > --
>> > 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
>> > --
>> >
>> > "©LarryEº" <> wrote in message
>> > news:FBD9B10E-03B1-4469-A87F-...
>> > > My Messenger (14.0.8064.206) with Windows 7 version 7000 still minimizes to tray.
>> > > Don't
>> > > know why anyone else is having that problem. This is the first I've heard of it.
>> > > --
>> > > ©LarryEº
>> > >
>> > > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> > > news:#...
>> > >> Hi,
>> > >>
>> > >> This is Messenger's behavior, not Windows 7, as such RC1 won't change anything with
>> > >> this.
>> > >>
>> > >> It is my understanding that the designed and intended behavior as per Win7 is the 'X'
>> > >> will
>> > >> shut down an application, including Messenger, and everyone will just have retrain
>> > >> themselves. Although one nice thing they could add is a confirm box when you hit the
>> > >> X,
>> > >> so you don't shut it down accidently.
>> > >>
>> > >> --
>> > >> 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
>> > >> --
>> > >>
>> > >> "Gultiger" <> wrote in message
>> > >> news:815271BB-E908-490D-B077-...
>> > >>> Using the X to minimize to tray does not work in Windows 7 build 7000.
>> > >>> Hope this will be changed in R1.
>> > >>>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> >
>> >

Do the following step to minimize windows live messenger to system tray in
windows 7:
Exit windows live messenger by right click on it in task bar.
Go to Start ------ All Programs ------ Windows Live
Right Click on Windows Live Messenger go to Properties, then Compatibility,
Change Compatibility mode:
Check Run this program in compatibility mode for:
and select Windows Vista.
Click apply and ok now you can see windows live messenger minimize to system
tray ..
Good Luck ..

"Violet Ivy" wrote:

> This is great, but only if you have Vista - what about XP?
>
>
> "AlexAlcon" wrote:
>
> > On my installation of Windows 7 RC1, Messenger minimizes to the taskbar, not
> > the tray (even when pressing the X). I found this article that helps resolve
> > that:
> > http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/0...-in-windows-7/
> >
> > Basically, you run Live Messenger in Vista compatability mode, and it goes
> > to the tray. (You have to change the properties on the .exe file, the guide
> > has the details).
> >
> > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Yes, the main contact list will still, the X in the user tile window kills it as you well
> > > know.
> > >
> > > What do you think of that anyway? I initially thought it was okay, but after using 7 for
> > > ages, I think it would make more sense if it were just the main window. I'm guessing the two
> > > window thing doesn't pass usability tests very well based on my observations of others.
> > >
> > > --
> > > 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
> > > --
> > >
> > > "©LarryEº" <> wrote in message
> > > news:FBD9B10E-03B1-4469-A87F-...
> > > > My Messenger (14.0.8064.206) with Windows 7 version 7000 still minimizes to tray. Don't
> > > > know why anyone else is having that problem. This is the first I've heard of it.
> > > > --
> > > > ©LarryEº
> > > >
> > > > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> > > > news:#...
> > > >> Hi,
> > > >>
> > > >> This is Messenger's behavior, not Windows 7, as such RC1 won't change anything with this.
> > > >>
> > > >> It is my understanding that the designed and intended behavior as per Win7 is the 'X' will
> > > >> shut down an application, including Messenger, and everyone will just have retrain
> > > >> themselves. Although one nice thing they could add is a confirm box when you hit the X,
> > > >> so you don't shut it down accidently.
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> 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
> > > >> --
> > > >>
> > > >> "Gultiger" <> wrote in message
> > > >> news:815271BB-E908-490D-B077-...
> > > >>> Using the X to minimize to tray does not work in Windows 7 build 7000.
> > > >>> Hope this will be changed in R1.
> > > >>>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
> > >

This method works! Thanks!


"AlexAlcon" wrote:

> On my installation of Windows 7 RC1, Messenger minimizes to the taskbar, not
> the tray (even when pressing the X). I found this article that helps resolve
> that:
> http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/0...-in-windows-7/
>
> Basically, you run Live Messenger in Vista compatability mode, and it goes
> to the tray. (You have to change the properties on the .exe file, the guide
> has the details).
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Yes, the main contact list will still, the X in the user tile window kills it as you well
> > know.
> >
> > What do you think of that anyway? I initially thought it was okay, but after using 7 for
> > ages, I think it would make more sense if it were just the main window. I'm guessing the two
> > window thing doesn't pass usability tests very well based on my observations of others.
> >
> > --
> > 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
> > --
> >
> > "©LarryEº" <> wrote in message
> > news:FBD9B10E-03B1-4469-A87F-...
> > > My Messenger (14.0.8064.206) with Windows 7 version 7000 still minimizes to tray. Don't
> > > know why anyone else is having that problem. This is the first I've heard of it.
> > > --
> > > ©LarryEº
> > >
> > > "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> > > news:#...
> > >> Hi,
> > >>
> > >> This is Messenger's behavior, not Windows 7, as such RC1 won't change anything with this.
> > >>
> > >> It is my understanding that the designed and intended behavior as per Win7 is the 'X' will
> > >> shut down an application, including Messenger, and everyone will just have retrain
> > >> themselves. Although one nice thing they could add is a confirm box when you hit the X,
> > >> so you don't shut it down accidently.
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> 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
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >> "Gultiger" <> wrote in message
> > >> news:815271BB-E908-490D-B077-...
> > >>> Using the X to minimize to tray does not work in Windows 7 build 7000.
> > >>> Hope this will be changed in R1.
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >

I have Win7 and I use Live Mail.
I basically have the same problem discussed - minimizing WLM minimizes it to
the taskbar, and closing it closes it completely (doesn't minimize to tray).
I'd like to be able to minimize to tray and make it go away from the taskbar.
I disabled some Aero features etc. (to save CPU/RAM)

Thanks