Can't install Windows Live Messenger

Question

I can't install Windows Live Messenger on my new Dell laptop. In trying to find a solution, I came across the following message which is identical to my problem. This person also had a Dell notebook computer.

" An error occurred during the installation of assembly
"Microsoft.VC80.CRT,version="8.0.50727.163",type=" win32,PublicKeyToken="ifc8b369a1e3b",processorArch itecture="x86"

After I close the installation because of the above notice, I get a a 1603
error message. "

I can't find that the above question was ever resolved.

Has anyone had a similar issue? Thanks

inspiron_wvhpe · Answer

Are you trying to download WLM from the link on the start menu ?

Try downloading it from the Windows Messenger website http://get.live.com/messenger/overview

Inspiron 1501

MK36 AMD Turion

2 GB RAM

ATI 200MSeries

Vista Build 6001

garyrt · Answer

I have tried the web site, actually, more than one.  It just doesn't work

eskymi · Answer

What kind of Dell laptop? WHat OS? I have an E1705 with VISTA and I have installed Live no problem. I did not receive any error messages with my setup.

garyrt · Answer

It is an Inspiron 1420 with Windows Vista.  Just the basic Vista, not the premium.   As I mentioned in my first posting, someone with a Dell had the same exact problem.  I don't know if they ever figured out what was causing the problem. It seems there is some type of conflict when I try the install.

Windows General

Can't install Windows Live Messenger

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