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I am running Windows xp pro sp2.  When I click to open Msn Messenger version 7.5, it doesn't open. The icon just goes to the taskbar and I can't right-click it or anything.  But when I open the original messenger version 4.7 via my keyboard, start menu, or internet toolbar it opens and runs fine.  What could the problem be?

Irish2005 · Answer

Try downloading the new version of MSN Messenger and reload it and see if that helps.

fingazz · Answer

This is the latest version. I have installed and uninstalled it at least three times.

maxd · Answer

If you can, uninstall both versions and then install 7.5 again

wee.alex · Answer

fingazz wrote: I am running Windows xp pro sp2.  When I click to open Msn Messenger version 7.5, it doesn't open. The icon just goes to the taskbar and I can't right-click it or anything.  But when I open the original messenger version 4.7 via my keyboard, start menu, or internet toolbar it opens and runs fine.  What could the problem be? Hi Fingazz,   Try this - Control Panel - Add Remove Programs - Add/Remove Windows Components - Scroll down and remove the tick from Windows Messenger - This will remove access to it from the start menu.    Try installing MSN Messenger 7.5 again. As far as I know Windows Messenger 4.7 is part of Win XP and can't be removed from the system. MSN Messenger is a different program.   After this go into - Add Remove Programs - Set Program Access and Defaults - Custom - Highlight 'Use My Current Instant Messaging Program'

Syrenia · Answer

hi, Ive been trying to use MSN Messenger 7.5 since the beginning of the new year and so far been unable too. Version 6 was fine on my laptop but since I've upgraded I've a) had problems with my wireless internet connection - it seems to keep knocking the router out so it needs resetting and b) been totally unable to use version 7.5 and only the very old 4.7 (?) I have tried to uninstall and reinstall and that doesn't work. When the troubleshoot comes up it mentions something about firewall I've even tried turning it off to see and it still won't work. Anyone got any ideas as to the problem

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