Messenger open twice possibe?

Is it possible to have 2 copies of Windows Live Messenger open at the
same time?

I have 2 Hotmail accounts and would like to monitor both without
having to manually switch between personalities.

If I have Messenger open then click on the icon again it tries to
install Messenger(although it's already installed and running!) - not
open it again.

Any help appreciated.

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This is possible with Messenger Plus! Live

http://www.msgpluslive.net/
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Sunshine
Windows Live Butterfly
http://SunshineWeb.org

"Mary" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Is it possible to have 2 copies of Windows Live Messenger open at the
> same time?
>
> I have 2 Hotmail accounts and would like to monitor both without
> having to manually switch between personalities.
>
> If I have Messenger open then click on the icon again it tries to
> install Messenger(although it's already installed and running!) - not
> open it again.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>

"Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:...
> This is possible with Messenger Plus! Live

Personally I would recommend against using this program, as it is bundled
with adware.

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Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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It comes with an optional sponsor (adware), this will never be installed
without the user telling the installer too...and if you opt out of it Plus!
will still work...
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Sunshine
Windows Live Butterfly
http://SunshineWeb.org

"Paul Smith" <> wrote in message
news:A1E6BEBA-50FF-4344-A7E0-...
> "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:...
>> This is possible with Messenger Plus! Live
>
> Personally I would recommend against using this program, as it is bundled
> with adware.
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>

Agreed, and I don't think this is the first time I've seen Paul say this
erroneously, but he never seems to correct his thinking

"Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:#...
> It comes with an optional sponsor (adware), this will never be installed
> without the user telling the installer too...and if you opt out of it
> Plus! will still work...
> --
>
> Sunshine
> Windows Live Butterfly
> http://SunshineWeb.org
>
> "Paul Smith" <> wrote in message
> news:A1E6BEBA-50FF-4344-A7E0-...
>> "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> This is possible with Messenger Plus! Live
>>
>> Personally I would recommend against using this program, as it is bundled
>> with adware.
>>
>> --
>> Paul Smith,
>> Yeovil, UK.
>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
>> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
>> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>>
>> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>>
>>

Hi, Shane and Sunshine and Paul ... I am glad that all of you pointed out
these facts. I did not even know about Messenger Plus!, so am glad to find
out about it. I am also glad to find out about the adware. I have been
reading about the discussion going on regarding paying more money for
enhanced versions vs. adware sponsored versions. There is room for both.
What is great is the choice ...

I have discovered that, in some EULAs, you are told specifically that you
must allow certain cookies and not delete them. This is actually part of the
license agreement. And if you click on the EULA, and actually read the whole
thing, you are aware of these things before you install. I am glad software
publishers are making a point to disclose these things. This is good.
Unfortunately, the EULA doesn't tell you the names of the cookies you must
keep.

I am hoping that, as this trend develops, the Help ... About boxes will
contain the names of the installed cookies that must not be deleted in order
to comply with the EULA. This is important because most spyware solutions
will flag in red the spyware cookies that it defines as seriously in need of
removal. Without knowing exactly which tracking cookies are required by the
EULA, I am hesitant to delete them. I don't know which ones I am required to
keep! Normally, I remove all tracking cookies. But I am slowly coming around
to allowing certain ones, if I can be sure they are from reputable companies
that will not abuse my trust.

So it is good to know that Messenger Plus! will still work, even if you
don't allow the adware. Thanks ... vanilla


"Shane Nokes" <> wrote in message
news:1E6C4C8D-F02E-454B-96E0-...
> Agreed, and I don't think this is the first time I've seen Paul say this
> erroneously, but he never seems to correct his thinking
>
> "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:#...
>> It comes with an optional sponsor (adware), this will never be installed
>> without the user telling the installer too...and if you opt out of it
>> Plus! will still work...
>> --
>>
>> Sunshine
>> Windows Live Butterfly
>> http://SunshineWeb.org
>>
>> "Paul Smith" <> wrote in message
>> news:A1E6BEBA-50FF-4344-A7E0-...
>>> "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> This is possible with Messenger Plus! Live
>>>
>>> Personally I would recommend against using this program, as it is
>>> bundled with adware.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Paul Smith,
>>> Yeovil, UK.
>>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
>>> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
>>> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>>>
>>> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>>>
>>>

Come on, no EULA specifies that you MUST keep any cookies! Usually it just
mentions that when you use the program cookies will be stored on your
computer. Otherwise you can always delete them (some browsers even delete the
cookies automatically).

Besides, I don't think the adware in Messenger Plus does rely on cookies
anyway. Having read so much you should know that whatever you are saying
about cookies naturally applies only to the adware run within the browser.
This is not the case with Messenger Plus.

Regards,
k.




"vanilla" wrote:

> Hi, Shane and Sunshine and Paul ... I am glad that all of you pointed out
> these facts. I did not even know about Messenger Plus!, so am glad to find
> out about it. I am also glad to find out about the adware. I have been
> reading about the discussion going on regarding paying more money for
> enhanced versions vs. adware sponsored versions. There is room for both.
> What is great is the choice ...
>
> I have discovered that, in some EULAs, you are told specifically that you
> must allow certain cookies and not delete them. This is actually part of the
> license agreement. And if you click on the EULA, and actually read the whole
> thing, you are aware of these things before you install. I am glad software
> publishers are making a point to disclose these things. This is good.
> Unfortunately, the EULA doesn't tell you the names of the cookies you must
> keep.
>
> I am hoping that, as this trend develops, the Help ... About boxes will
> contain the names of the installed cookies that must not be deleted in order
> to comply with the EULA. This is important because most spyware solutions
> will flag in red the spyware cookies that it defines as seriously in need of
> removal. Without knowing exactly which tracking cookies are required by the
> EULA, I am hesitant to delete them. I don't know which ones I am required to
> keep! Normally, I remove all tracking cookies. But I am slowly coming around
> to allowing certain ones, if I can be sure they are from reputable companies
> that will not abuse my trust.
>
> So it is good to know that Messenger Plus! will still work, even if you
> don't allow the adware. Thanks ... vanilla
>
>
> "Shane Nokes" <> wrote in message
> news:1E6C4C8D-F02E-454B-96E0-...
> > Agreed, and I don't think this is the first time I've seen Paul say this
> > erroneously, but he never seems to correct his thinking
> >
> > "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:#...
> >> It comes with an optional sponsor (adware), this will never be installed
> >> without the user telling the installer too...and if you opt out of it
> >> Plus! will still work...
> >> --
> >>
> >> Sunshine
> >> Windows Live Butterfly
> >> http://SunshineWeb.org
> >>
> >> "Paul Smith" <> wrote in message
> >> news:A1E6BEBA-50FF-4344-A7E0-...
> >>> "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:...
> >>>> This is possible with Messenger Plus! Live
> >>>
> >>> Personally I would recommend against using this program, as it is
> >>> bundled with adware.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Paul Smith,
> >>> Yeovil, UK.
> >>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> >>> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> >>> http://www.windowsresource.net/
> >>>
> >>> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
> >>>
> >>>
>

Okay, kashmiri ... you got me. I actually know better than to post something
without my documentation. I wish I had a printed copy or could find the file
but I just did a search on EULA, *txt, *doc, and can't find it. I should
have printed it out and kept it. But I declare that I did see this in a EULA
within the last three or four months. I can't remember what I installed but
I remember being shocked that it was actually in there. The EULA did use the
actual word "cookie" and it did say that I would be required to keep them or
my software may not work right or stop working. I wish I had printed it out
or taken a screen shot.

I understand your incredulity, really, and appreciate your being kind in
your comments ... if I ever see it again, I will print it out or take a
screen shot and come back and post it. Am printing all this out and taping
it to the side of my desk (g) ... and dittos to Shane ... he said "exactly"
so I gather he ain't buyin' it, either (g) ... but I'm not lyin', guys! It
was there in the EULA! But I know I need to prove it so will cede to you
guys ... 2 love (g) ... vanilla


"kashmiri" <> wrote in message
news:92D11C84-1C62-448B-BF9D-...
> Come on, no EULA specifies that you MUST keep any cookies! Usually it just
> mentions that when you use the program cookies will be stored on your
> computer. Otherwise you can always delete them (some browsers even delete
> the
> cookies automatically).
>
> Besides, I don't think the adware in Messenger Plus does rely on cookies
> anyway. Having read so much you should know that whatever you are saying
> about cookies naturally applies only to the adware run within the browser.
> This is not the case with Messenger Plus.
>
> Regards,
> k.
>
>
>
>
> "vanilla" wrote:
>
>> Hi, Shane and Sunshine and Paul ... I am glad that all of you pointed out
>> these facts. I did not even know about Messenger Plus!, so am glad to
>> find
>> out about it. I am also glad to find out about the adware. I have been
>> reading about the discussion going on regarding paying more money for
>> enhanced versions vs. adware sponsored versions. There is room for both.
>> What is great is the choice ...
>>
>> I have discovered that, in some EULAs, you are told specifically that you
>> must allow certain cookies and not delete them. This is actually part of
>> the
>> license agreement. And if you click on the EULA, and actually read the
>> whole
>> thing, you are aware of these things before you install. I am glad
>> software
>> publishers are making a point to disclose these things. This is good.
>> Unfortunately, the EULA doesn't tell you the names of the cookies you
>> must
>> keep.
>>
>> I am hoping that, as this trend develops, the Help ... About boxes will
>> contain the names of the installed cookies that must not be deleted in
>> order
>> to comply with the EULA. This is important because most spyware solutions
>> will flag in red the spyware cookies that it defines as seriously in need
>> of
>> removal. Without knowing exactly which tracking cookies are required by
>> the
>> EULA, I am hesitant to delete them. I don't know which ones I am required
>> to
>> keep! Normally, I remove all tracking cookies. But I am slowly coming
>> around
>> to allowing certain ones, if I can be sure they are from reputable
>> companies
>> that will not abuse my trust.
>>
>> So it is good to know that Messenger Plus! will still work, even if you
>> don't allow the adware. Thanks ... vanilla
>>
>>
>> "Shane Nokes" <> wrote in message
>> news:1E6C4C8D-F02E-454B-96E0-...
>> > Agreed, and I don't think this is the first time I've seen Paul say
>> > this
>> > erroneously, but he never seems to correct his thinking
>> >
>> > "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> > news:#...
>> >> It comes with an optional sponsor (adware), this will never be
>> >> installed
>> >> without the user telling the installer too...and if you opt out of it
>> >> Plus! will still work...
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Sunshine
>> >> Windows Live Butterfly
>> >> http://SunshineWeb.org
>> >>
>> >> "Paul Smith" <> wrote in message
>> >> news:A1E6BEBA-50FF-4344-A7E0-...
>> >>> "Sunshine" <corneliakoopmans[@]hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >>> news:...
>> >>>> This is possible with Messenger Plus! Live
>> >>>
>> >>> Personally I would recommend against using this program, as it is
>> >>> bundled with adware.
>> >>>
>> >>> --
>> >>> Paul Smith,
>> >>> Yeovil, UK.
>> >>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
>> >>> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
>> >>> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>> >>>
>> >>> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>> >>>
>> >>>
>>