Re: Installing New Live version on many computers

[Crossposted to MSN Discussion, MSN Messenger, & Windows Live Messenger
newsgroups]

@Jonathan: I'm a tad concerned about "From: irc.msgplus.net"

Is Messenger Plus [1] Extension bundled in this installer for WLMessenger
v8.5.x?
====================
[1] cf. http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/43.html

http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/msg...1&locale=en-US
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Yaacov Klapisch wrote:
> Thanks for the reply
> You got me wrong.
> The link you giver here is for 8.1.0...
> There is already a version 8.5 and all my users are pressuring to get it.
> This new version is only local download.
> Jonathan Kay on his website gives a link for the full download but it is
> an
> unattended setup where you can't select any options/component
> Quote:
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:31A6D641-6822-4A23-B8FB-...
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Right 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
>
> "...winston" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Inline..
>>
>> --
>> ...winston
>> ms-mvp mail
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Thanks for that.
>> yw.
>>>
>>> When I searched the Download Center page the other day for "Windows Live
>>> Messenger," that was NOT among the results. ("Powered by Windows Live
>>> Search" my sweet ___!)
>>>
>>> Lurkers please note: That download is for Windows Live "All in One"
>>> installer, not just Windows Live Messenger, so beware! Opt
>>> for a Custom install so that you don't install anything you don't want
>>> to
>>> install (e.g., Windows Live Toolbar; Windows Live
>>> Writer).
>>
>> Yes..it is the WLInstaller.exe, iirc, the process it follows upon
>> execution.
>> 1. Accept agreement
>> 2. Prompt with two options(Make Live Search Default and Collect Install
>> Data for Msft)
>> 3. Prompt for the Live Apps not currently installed, note Messenger is
>> pre-selected)
>> 4. Download the selected application installer(s)for each app selected
>> 5. Install the app.
>> 6. Prompt when Done
>>
>> Note: Toolbar and Family Safety are always unchecked.

Hi,

No. irc.msgplus.net is just webspace given to me.

--
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
--


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
news:OhkTa$...
> [Crossposted to MSN Discussion, MSN Messenger, & Windows Live Messenger newsgroups]
>
> @Jonathan: I'm a tad concerned about "From: irc.msgplus.net"
>
> Is Messenger Plus [1] Extension bundled in this installer for WLMessenger v8.5.x?
> ====================
> [1] cf. http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/43.html
>
> http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/msg...1&locale=en-US
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
>
> Yaacov Klapisch wrote:
>> Thanks for the reply
>> You got me wrong.
>> The link you giver here is for 8.1.0...
>> There is already a version 8.5 and all my users are pressuring to get it.
>> This new version is only local download.
>> Jonathan Kay on his website gives a link for the full download but it is an
>> unattended setup where you can't select any options/component
>> Quote:
>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>> news:31A6D641-6822-4A23-B8FB-...
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> Right 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
>>
>> "...winston" <> wrote in message
>> news:%...
>>> Inline..
>>>
>>> --
>>> ...winston
>>> ms-mvp mail
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>> news:...
>>>> Thanks for that.
>>> yw.
>>>>
>>>> When I searched the Download Center page the other day for "Windows Live
>>>> Messenger," that was NOT among the results. ("Powered by Windows Live
>>>> Search" my sweet ___!)
>>>>
>>>> Lurkers please note: That download is for Windows Live "All in One"
>>>> installer, not just Windows Live Messenger, so beware! Opt
>>>> for a Custom install so that you don't install anything you don't want to
>>>> install (e.g., Windows Live Toolbar; Windows Live
>>>> Writer).
>>>
>>> Yes..it is the WLInstaller.exe, iirc, the process it follows upon
>>> execution.
>>> 1. Accept agreement
>>> 2. Prompt with two options(Make Live Search Default and Collect Install
>>> Data for Msft)
>>> 3. Prompt for the Live Apps not currently installed, note Messenger is
>>> pre-selected)
>>> 4. Download the selected application installer(s)for each app selected
>>> 5. Install the app.
>>> 6. Prompt when Done
>>>
>>> Note: Toolbar and Family Safety are always unchecked.
>

Thanks! You had me worried there.

Jonathan Kay [MVP] wrote:
> Hi,
>
> No. irc.msgplus.net is just webspace given to me.
>
> --
> 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
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:OhkTa$...
>> [Crossposted to MSN Discussion, MSN Messenger, & Windows Live Messenger
>> newsgroups] @Jonathan: I'm a tad concerned about "From: irc.msgplus.net"
>>
>> Is Messenger Plus [1] Extension bundled in this installer for WLMessenger
>> v8.5.x? ====================
>> [1] cf. http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/43.html
>>
>> http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/msg...1&locale=en-US
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Yaacov Klapisch wrote:
>>> Thanks for the reply
>>> You got me wrong.
>>> The link you giver here is for 8.1.0...
>>> There is already a version 8.5 and all my users are pressuring to get
>>> it.
>>> This new version is only local download.
>>> Jonathan Kay on his website gives a link for the full download but it is
>>> an unattended setup where you can't select any options/component
>>> Quote:
>>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>> news:31A6D641-6822-4A23-B8FB-...
>>>> Greetings,
>>>>
>>>> Right 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
>>>
>>> "...winston" <> wrote in message
>>> news:%...
>>>> Inline..
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> ...winston
>>>> ms-mvp mail
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:...
>>>>> Thanks for that.
>>>> yw.
>>>>>
>>>>> When I searched the Download Center page the other day for "Windows
>>>>> Live
>>>>> Messenger," that was NOT among the results. ("Powered by Windows Live
>>>>> Search" my sweet ___!)
>>>>>
>>>>> Lurkers please note: That download is for Windows Live "All in One"
>>>>> installer, not just Windows Live Messenger, so beware! Opt
>>>>> for a Custom install so that you don't install anything you don't want
>>>>> to install (e.g., Windows Live Toolbar; Windows Live
>>>>> Writer).
>>>>
>>>> Yes..it is the WLInstaller.exe, iirc, the process it follows upon
>>>> execution.
>>>> 1. Accept agreement
>>>> 2. Prompt with two options(Make Live Search Default and Collect Install
>>>> Data for Msft)
>>>> 3. Prompt for the Live Apps not currently installed, note Messenger is
>>>> pre-selected)
>>>> 4. Download the selected application installer(s)for each app selected
>>>> 5. Install the app.
>>>> 6. Prompt when Done
>>>>
>>>> Note: Toolbar and Family Safety are always unchecked.

Subject: Re: (KB 947449) installed 3 days in a row? 4/7/2009 8:49 AM PST

By: PA Bear [MS MVP] In: microsoft.public.windowsupdate,
microsoft.public.windows.server.update_services


According to WLMessenger MVP Jonathan Kay, the following Command removes
WLSign-in Assistant:

msiexec /x {45338B07-A236-4270-9A77-EBB4115517B5}
--
~PA Bear


Power Point wrote:
> Larry i tried your tip!!! THANKS
>
> This is what i have done and seems to have work....but will see by our
> users
> resonse. Now we need script to remove from all 300 pc's.
>
> We found that the updates kb947449 (2008) new version 967912 (2009)
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution we deleted file "DataStore.edb" then was
> not prompted any more. I will see if we get anymore complaints
>
> "" wrote:
>
>>> My first question, of course, would be: Do you have the Windows Live
>>> Sign-In Assistant installed on your machines?
>>> My second question would be: What *version* of the Windows Live Sign-In
>>> Assistant is installed?
>>
>> I have several users with the same problem on my network; me
>> included. I don't remember installing Windows Live Sign-In Assistant,
>> but it is on my workstation. Version 5.000.818.6. We're running
>> Windows XP SP2.

[X-post to MSN Discussion, MSN Messenger, WL Messenger, WSUS, and WU
newsgroups]

Repost:

According to WLMessenger MVP Jonathan Kay, the following Command removes
WLSign-in Assistant:

msiexec /x {45338B07-A236-4270-9A77-EBB4115517B5}
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002


Power Point wrote:
> Subject: Re: (KB 947449) installed 3 days in a row? 4/7/2009 8:49 AM PST
>
> By: PA Bear [MS MVP] In: microsoft.public.windowsupdate,
> microsoft.public.windows.server.update_services
>
>
> According to WLMessenger MVP Jonathan Kay, the following Command removes
> WLSign-in Assistant:
>
> msiexec /x {45338B07-A236-4270-9A77-EBB4115517B5}
>
> Power Point wrote:
>> Larry i tried your tip!!! THANKS
>>
>> This is what i have done and seems to have work....but will see by our
>> users
>> resonse. Now we need script to remove from all 300 pc's.
>>
>> We found that the updates kb947449 (2008) new version 967912 (2009)
>> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution we deleted file "DataStore.edb" then was
>> not prompted any more. I will see if we get anymore complaints
>>
>> "" wrote:
>>
>>>> My first question, of course, would be: Do you have the Windows Live
>>>> Sign-In Assistant installed on your machines?
>>>> My second question would be: What *version* of the Windows Live Sign-In
>>>> Assistant is installed?
>>>
>>> I have several users with the same problem on my network; me
>>> included. I don't remember installing Windows Live Sign-In Assistant,
>>> but it is on my workstation. Version 5.000.818.6. We're running
>>> Windows XP SP2.

That should only be deployed through MU if using an older version of WLMail, Msgr, PhotoGallery etc..

You might wish to upgrade to the latest version(s) of the WL Essentials, then remove the Sign-in assistant if that is your intent.
--
...winston
ms-mvp mail

"Power Point" <> wrote in message news:0BABAB90-1598-4EFD-9F98-...
>
> Subject: Re: (KB 947449) installed 3 days in a row? 4/7/2009 8:49 AM PST
>
> By: PA Bear [MS MVP] In: microsoft.public.windowsupdate,
> microsoft.public.windows.server.update_services
>
>
> According to WLMessenger MVP Jonathan Kay, the following Command removes
> WLSign-in Assistant:
>
> msiexec /x {45338B07-A236-4270-9A77-EBB4115517B5}
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
>
> Power Point wrote:
>> Larry i tried your tip!!! THANKS
>>
>> This is what i have done and seems to have work....but will see by our
>> users
>> resonse. Now we need script to remove from all 300 pc's.
>>
>> We found that the updates kb947449 (2008) new version 967912 (2009)
>> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution we deleted file "DataStore.edb" then was
>> not prompted any more. I will see if we get anymore complaints
>>
>> "" wrote:
>>
>>>> My first question, of course, would be: Do you have the Windows Live
>>>> Sign-In Assistant installed on your machines?
>>>> My second question would be: What *version* of the Windows Live Sign-In
>>>> Assistant is installed?
>>>
>>> I have several users with the same problem on my network; me
>>> included. I don't remember installing Windows Live Sign-In Assistant,
>>> but it is on my workstation. Version 5.000.818.6. We're running
>>> Windows XP SP2.
>
>
>

Thanks for that!

wrote:
>> Repost:
>> According to WLMessenger MVP Jonathan Kay, the following Command removes
>> WLSign-in Assistant:
>> msiexec /x {45338B07-A236-4270-9A77-EBB4115517B5}
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
> That's not the same version installed on my network. I would have to
> use: msiexec /x {9422C8EA-B0C6-4197-B8FC-DC797658CA00}
> Maybe someone else will need this one.

"...winston" wrote:

> That should only be deployed through MU if using an older version of WLMail, Msgr, PhotoGallery etc..
>
> You might wish to upgrade to the latest version(s) of the WL Essentials, then remove the Sign-in assistant if that is your intent.
> --
> ...winston
> ms-mvp mail
>
> "Power Point" <> wrote in message news:0BABAB90-1598-4EFD-9F98-...
> >
> > Subject: Re: (KB 947449) installed 3 days in a row? 4/7/2009 8:49 AM PST
> >
> > By: PA Bear [MS MVP] In: microsoft.public.windowsupdate,
> > microsoft.public.windows.server.update_services
> >
> >
> > According to WLMessenger MVP Jonathan Kay, the following Command removes
> > WLSign-in Assistant:
> >
> > msiexec /x {45338B07-A236-4270-9A77-EBB4115517B5}
> > --
> > ~PA Bear
> >
> >
> > Power Point wrote:
> >> Larry i tried your tip!!! THANKS
> >>
> >> This is what i have done and seems to have work....but will see by our
> >> users
> >> resonse. Now we need script to remove from all 300 pc's.
> >>
> >> We found that the updates kb947449 (2008) new version 967912 (2009)
> >> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution we deleted file "DataStore.edb" then was
> >> not prompted any more. I will see if we get anymore complaints
> >>
> >> "" wrote:
> >>
> >>>> My first question, of course, would be: Do you have the Windows Live
> >>>> Sign-In Assistant installed on your machines?
> >>>> My second question would be: What *version* of the Windows Live Sign-In
> >>>> Assistant is installed?
> >>>
> >>> I have several users with the same problem on my network; me
> >>> included. I don't remember installing Windows Live Sign-In Assistant,
> >>> but it is on my workstation. Version 5.000.818.6. We're running
> >>> Windows XP SP2.
> >
> >
> >
>