Re: windows live messenger 8.5 installation problem

Hi,

You're very welcome. Yeah I've been to Elora a number of times in my lifetime.

Unfortunately as a rule I don't consume such beverages, but I am open to Tim's

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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
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"dragon1" <> wrote in message
news:E7F3CABE-164A-41F2-8FA2-...
> Wow...it worked this time! Thanks Jonathan!. I had the earlier issue (a wk
> ago) of the WLM2009 version failing to run like a lot of other ppl. It
> wouldn't uninstall either and neither would "essentials", so I was told to
> remove a couple of files and that allowed me to load vers 8.1 but not 8.5 at
> that time.
> Your new like provided here has finally done the trick and I've now got 8.5
> running!
> PS ..your ZapMessenger also failed to remove the 2009 version at the time.
> This new link you're provided here took about 35secs and it finally told me
> that all old versions had been removed.
> Thanks again.
> PS make sure you stop over in Elora and I'll buy ya a beer or 3. It's only a
> 20 min drive mate... :-)
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> If you previous installed 2009, make sure you head over to Add or Remove Programs/Programs
>> and Features in the Control Panel and make sure the Windows Live Essentials are fully
>> uninstalled.
>>
>> If you're still having problems, you can just bypass the Live installer and install
>> directly
>> from the Microsoft Installer (MSI) file by simply running it from 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) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
>> --
>>
>> "theresaft" <tft_gram_@live.ca(donotspam)> wrote in message
>> news:F1F12F47-7C35-425B-A085-...
>> > Hi there anyone...I have been trying to install the live messenger version
>> > 8.5 but I keep getting error message 0x8000fff catastrophic failure...how can
>> > I get around this..or what can I do so I can install it on my puter...
>> > I have windows xp professional..
>> > --
>> > Theresaft
>>
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