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Zagmar
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      12-23-2008
Hi there, I've been using the beta for a while, and saw today that there was
an upgrade available, tried to install it but it got stuck at ~65% so shut
down the program and now I cant reinstall messenger, tried to keep getting
the 0x8000ffff error message and when I try installing from an Msi file it
says i've got a newer verision already, and yeah the program isn't even in
the list for removal at the control panel.

Could use some help


 
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mansrm81
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      12-23-2008

Take a look here and then install messenger.

'Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility'
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301)

Zagmar;917981 Wrote:
> Hi there, I've been using the beta for a while, and saw today that there
> was
> an upgrade available, tried to install it but it got stuck at ~65% so
> shut
> down the program and now I cant reinstall messenger, tried to keep
> getting
> the 0x8000ffff error message and when I try installing from an Msi file
> it
> says i've got a newer verision already, and yeah the program isn't even
> in
> the list for removal at the control panel.
>
> Could use some help



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Zagmar
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      12-23-2008


"mansrm81" wrote:

>
> Take a look here and then install messenger.
>
> 'Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility'
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301)
>
> Zagmar;917981 Wrote:
> > Hi there, I've been using the beta for a while, and saw today that there
> > was
> > an upgrade available, tried to install it but it got stuck at ~65% so
> > shut
> > down the program and now I cant reinstall messenger, tried to keep
> > getting
> > the 0x8000ffff error message and when I try installing from an Msi file
> > it
> > says i've got a newer verision already, and yeah the program isn't even
> > in
> > the list for removal at the control panel.
> >
> > Could use some help

>
>
> --
> mansrm81
>
> If you think I helped you fix your problem give me some rep . Click on
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>



It actually worked, thanks alot, you saved the day :-D.
 
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mansrm81
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      12-23-2008

Your welcome

Zagmar;918003 Wrote:
> "mansrm81" wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> > > Take a look here and then install messenger.
> > >
> > > 'Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility'
> > > ('Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility'

> > (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301))
> > >
> > > Zagmar;917981 Wrote:> > > > >
> > > > > Hi there, I've been using the beta for a while, and saw today that
> > > there
> > > > > was
> > > > > an upgrade available, tried to install it but it got stuck at ~65%
> > > so
> > > > > shut
> > > > > down the program and now I cant reinstall messenger, tried to keep
> > > > > getting
> > > > > the 0x8000ffff error message and when I try installing from an Msi
> > > file
> > > > > it
> > > > > says i've got a newer verision already, and yeah the program isn't
> > > even
> > > > > in
> > > > > the list for removal at the control panel.
> > > > >
> > > > > Could use some help> > > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > mansrm81
> > >
> > > If you think I helped you fix your problem give me some rep .

> > Click on
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> > >

> > 'http://www.vistax64.com/members/mansrm81-albums-asdf-picture192-untitled.jpg]'
> > (http://www.vistax64.com/members/mans...ntitled.jpg%5D)
> > > > > It actually worked, thanks alot, you saved the day :-D.



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cam112
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      12-23-2008

i've done exactly that but when i go to install it an error comes u
saying...
line:1
char:
error: permission denie
code: 800A004
source: Microsoft VBScript runetime erro

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help!!!:cry

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Jonathan Kay [MVP]
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      12-23-2008
Hi,

Messenger or the installer cleanup utility?

If the latter, you can use ZapMessenger instead:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.asp

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"cam112" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> i've done exactly that but when i go to install it an error comes up
> saying....
> line:17
> char:1
> error: permission denied
> code: 800A0046
> source: Microsoft VBScript runetime error
>
> plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help!!!:cry:
>
>
> --
> cam112



 
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\Rev\ Norle Enturbulata, OD, DTS
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      12-26-2008
Once ZapMessenger was used files were certainly cleared out, but now
attempts to reinstall WLInstaller - the beta, since attempts with the public
version don't even get to install - are met with the 8000ffff 'catastrophic
error'.

Merry Post-Christmas nonetheless.

http://www.vimeo.com/2635145


"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi,
>
> Messenger or the installer cleanup utility?
>
> If the latter, you can use ZapMessenger instead:
> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.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
> --
>
>
> "cam112" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>
>> i've done exactly that but when i go to install it an error comes up
>> saying....
>> line:17
>> char:1
>> error: permission denied
>> code: 800A0046
>> source: Microsoft VBScript runetime error
>>
>> plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help!!!:cry:
>>
>>
>> --
>> cam112

>
>



 
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Roy Smith
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      12-26-2008
If you're trying to go back to the last non-beta version and have been using
the beta, then you have to uninstall the entire suite of Windows Live Beta
programs.

""Rev" Norle Enturbulata, OD, DTS" <> wrote in
message news:gj2ib1$gtu$...
> Once ZapMessenger was used files were certainly cleared out, but now
> attempts to reinstall WLInstaller - the beta, since attempts with the
> public version don't even get to install - are met with the 8000ffff
> 'catastrophic error'.
>
> Merry Post-Christmas nonetheless.
>
> http://www.vimeo.com/2635145
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Messenger or the installer cleanup utility?
>>
>> If the latter, you can use ZapMessenger instead:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.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
>> --
>>
>>
>> "cam112" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>>
>>> i've done exactly that but when i go to install it an error comes up
>>> saying....
>>> line:17
>>> char:1
>>> error: permission denied
>>> code: 800A0046
>>> source: Microsoft VBScript runetime error
>>>
>>> plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help!!!:cry:
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> cam112

>>
>>

>
>



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\Rev\ Norle Enturbulata, OD, DTS
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      12-26-2008
Uninstall doesn't work. Performing Zapmessenger and reinstalling with the
Beta installation found at An attempt to reinstall via the original install
came up with the 'catastrophic error' problem, purportedly solved by
reinstalling the Beta using the program found via
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/geek...c-failure-fix/

Alas, still not working, installation shows rollbacks galore, and
Uninstallation via Add-Remove does not function more than to load.

"Roy Smith" <> wrote in message
news:%...
> If you're trying to go back to the last non-beta version and have been
> using the beta, then you have to uninstall the entire suite of Windows
> Live Beta programs.
>
> ""Rev" Norle Enturbulata, OD, DTS" <> wrote
> in message news:gj2ib1$gtu$...
>> Once ZapMessenger was used files were certainly cleared out, but now
>> attempts to reinstall WLInstaller - the beta, since attempts with the
>> public version don't even get to install - are met with the 8000ffff
>> 'catastrophic error'.
>>
>> Merry Post-Christmas nonetheless.
>>
>> http://www.vimeo.com/2635145
>>
>>
>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Messenger or the installer cleanup utility?
>>>
>>> If the latter, you can use ZapMessenger instead:
>>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.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
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>> "cam112" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>>
>>>> i've done exactly that but when i go to install it an error comes up
>>>> saying....
>>>> line:17
>>>> char:1
>>>> error: permission denied
>>>> code: 800A0046
>>>> source: Microsoft VBScript runetime error
>>>>
>>>> plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help!!!:cry:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> cam112
>>>
>>>

>>
>>

>
>
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>



 
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\Rev\ Norle Enturbulata, OD, DTS
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      12-26-2008

""Rev" Norle Enturbulata, OD, DTS" <> wrote in
message news:gj38gc$eng$...

Solution:
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/geek...c-failure-fix/

1. Run the custom setup found at the ms url via above;
2. Uninstall all Live apps in Add-Remove (not all will uninstall);
3. Remove all other Live apps with the Windows Install Cleanup program;
4. Run a check on your registry to remove the stuff left over, or run
ZapMessenger;
5. Reboot;
6. Run the custom setup program as in step 1, full install successful.

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>
> "Roy Smith" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> If you're trying to go back to the last non-beta version and have been
>> using the beta, then you have to uninstall the entire suite of Windows
>> Live Beta programs.
>>
>> ""Rev" Norle Enturbulata, OD, DTS" <> wrote
>> in message news:gj2ib1$gtu$...
>>> Once ZapMessenger was used files were certainly cleared out, but now
>>> attempts to reinstall WLInstaller - the beta, since attempts with the
>>> public version don't even get to install - are met with the 8000ffff
>>> 'catastrophic error'.
>>>
>>> Merry Post-Christmas nonetheless.
>>>
>>> http://www.vimeo.com/2635145
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> Messenger or the installer cleanup utility?
>>>>
>>>> If the latter, you can use ZapMessenger instead:
>>>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/zapmessenger.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
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "cam112" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:...
>>>>>
>>>>> i've done exactly that but when i go to install it an error comes up
>>>>> saying....
>>>>> line:17
>>>>> char:1
>>>>> error: permission denied
>>>>> code: 800A0046
>>>>> source: Microsoft VBScript runetime error
>>>>>
>>>>> plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help!!!:cry:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> cam112
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Roy Smith
>> http:/roysmith1959.spaces.live.com
>>
>>

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>



 
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