Re: remove new version

Greetings,

Are you sure you reinstalled the latest 8.5? They're not forcing updates on 8.5.

You can get the latest 8.5 by running this Microsoft Installer file:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp

If you're still having a problem, which Windows version are you using?

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Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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"labatyd" <> wrote in message
news:f6ydnUiqxOLt_F3UnZ2dnUVZ_r-...
> I foolishly installed the latest version and don't like it. Now I can't go back. I've tried
> un-installing and re-installed 8.5 but it wont run. Tells me I MUST install the latest.
>
> How do I go back now?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>

Hi,

It's possible to have both 8.1 and 2009 installed, although the installers won't generally
cause this scenario to occur as they should uninstall the previous version prior to
installing the next.

All the old versions on XP will notify you of a new version, but they shouldn't force you to
install it. There's no way to prevent the message from appearing.

I have to admit I'm a big confused now where you are with this problem, so if you could
restate if you're being forced to update or what the problem is now that would be great.

8.5 is a tad different than 8.1, but does contain some connectivity (for UPnP on router)
fixes.

--
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
--



"labatyd" <> wrote in message
news: el...
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Are you sure you reinstalled the latest 8.5? They're not forcing updates on 8.5.
>>
>> You can get the latest 8.5 by running this Microsoft Installer file:
>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp
>>
>> If you're still having a problem, which Windows version are you using?
>
> Kept working on my problem last night and now have two versions of messenger, 8.1 and the
> latest. Each time I run 8.1 it prompts that a new update is available. Recommend changing
> to 8.5? Can I get rid of 2009 version?
> oh using XP pro.
>
>>
>> --
>> 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
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> "labatyd" <> wrote in message
>> news:f6ydnUiqxOLt_F3UnZ2dnUVZ_r-...
>>> I foolishly installed the latest version and don't like it. Now I can't go back. I've
>>> tried un-installing and re-installed 8.5 but it wont run. Tells me I MUST install the
>>> latest.
>>>
>>> How do I go back now?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>
>
>

Hi,

What exactly happens when you try to re-create them (in 8.1)? They should still be
functional.

--
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
--

"labatyd" <> wrote in message
news: el...
> Just discovered my share folders are gone and can't seem to recreate them in 8.1. Why did
> Microsoft decide to remove the share folder feature in the new version? Seems to me this
> new version is a step backwards. Wish I'd never started with the upgrade.
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Hi,
>>
>> It's possible to have both 8.1 and 2009 installed, although the installers won't generally
>> cause this scenario to occur as they should uninstall the previous version prior to
>> installing the next.
>>
>> All the old versions on XP will notify you of a new version, but they shouldn't force you
>> to install it. There's no way to prevent the message from appearing.
>>
>> I have to admit I'm a big confused now where you are with this problem, so if you could
>> restate if you're being forced to update or what the problem is now that would be great.
>>
>> 8.5 is a tad different than 8.1, but does contain some connectivity (for UPnP on router)
>> fixes.
>>
>> --
>> 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
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> "labatyd" <> wrote in message
>> news: el...
>>>
>>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
>>> news:%...
>>>> Greetings,
>>>>
>>>> Are you sure you reinstalled the latest 8.5? They're not forcing updates on 8.5.
>>>>
>>>> You can get the latest 8.5 by running this Microsoft Installer file:
>>>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp
>>>>
>>>> If you're still having a problem, which Windows version are you using?
>>>
>>> Kept working on my problem last night and now have two versions of messenger, 8.1 and the
>>> latest. Each time I run 8.1 it prompts that a new update is available. Recommend changing
>>> to 8.5? Can I get rid of 2009 version?
>>> oh using XP pro.
>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> 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
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "labatyd" <> wrote in message
>>>> news:f6ydnUiqxOLt_F3UnZ2dnUVZ_r-...
>>>>> I foolishly installed the latest version and don't like it. Now I can't go back. I've
>>>>> tried un-installing and re-installed 8.5 but it wont run. Tells me I MUST install the
>>>>> latest.
>>>>>
>>>>> How do I go back now?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

I had the same problem with Messenger 2009. I ran a program called windows
install cleanup (msicuu.exe). Completely removed ALL of the Windows live
messenger items. Rebooted and reload an older version of Messenger. This
worked for me, I hope it will work for you.

"labatyd" wrote:

> Message is "your sharing folders aren't yet available. Please try again in a
> minute."
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> news:eO5o$...
> > Hi,
> >
> > What exactly happens when you try to re-create them (in 8.1)? They should
> > still be functional.
> >
> > --
> > 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
> > --
> >
> > "labatyd" <> wrote in message
> > news: el...
> >> Just discovered my share folders are gone and can't seem to recreate them
> >> in 8.1. Why did Microsoft decide to remove the share folder feature in
> >> the new version? Seems to me this new version is a step backwards. Wish
> >> I'd never started with the upgrade.
> >>
> >>
> >> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> >> news:...
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> It's possible to have both 8.1 and 2009 installed, although the
> >>> installers won't generally cause this scenario to occur as they should
> >>> uninstall the previous version prior to installing the next.
> >>>
> >>> All the old versions on XP will notify you of a new version, but they
> >>> shouldn't force you to install it. There's no way to prevent the
> >>> message from appearing.
> >>>
> >>> I have to admit I'm a big confused now where you are with this problem,
> >>> so if you could restate if you're being forced to update or what the
> >>> problem is now that would be great.
> >>>
> >>> 8.5 is a tad different than 8.1, but does contain some connectivity (for
> >>> UPnP on router) fixes.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> 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
> >>> --
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "labatyd" <> wrote in message
> >>> news: el...
> >>>>
> >>>> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" <> wrote in message
> >>>> news:%...
> >>>>> Greetings,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Are you sure you reinstalled the latest 8.5? They're not forcing
> >>>>> updates on 8.5.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> You can get the latest 8.5 by running this Microsoft Installer file:
> >>>>> http://messenger.jonathankay.com/redir/wlm85.asp
> >>>>>
> >>>>> If you're still having a problem, which Windows version are you using?
> >>>>
> >>>> Kept working on my problem last night and now have two versions of
> >>>> messenger, 8.1 and the latest. Each time I run 8.1 it prompts that a
> >>>> new update is available. Recommend changing to 8.5? Can I get rid of
> >>>> 2009 version?
> >>>> oh using XP pro.
> >>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> --
> >>>>> 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
> >>>>> --
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "labatyd" <> wrote in message
> >>>>> news:f6ydnUiqxOLt_F3UnZ2dnUVZ_r-...
> >>>>>> I foolishly installed the latest version and don't like it. Now I
> >>>>>> can't go back. I've tried un-installing and re-installed 8.5 but it
> >>>>>> wont run. Tells me I MUST install the latest.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> How do I go back now?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thanks in advance.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
>