Windows Live Messenger compatibility

[xeenom]

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone can help me out with an issue I've encountered on my computer with Windows Live Messenger.

I've been aware that in order to put Windows Live Messenger into the system tray, you have to set Messenger into compatibility for Windows Vista. However, when I do this, Messenger still appears in the task bar. Anyone know why this is happening?

And I've tried using the other modes like XP, it works, but I then I can't use the "show what I'm listening to" with Windows Media Player and Messenger.

 

[Brink]

Hello Xeenom,

It works, but you will need to close (red x) the Windows Live Messenger window to minimize it to the taskbar notification area.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3794-windows-live-messenger-taskbar-notification-icon.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[xeenom]

I did that, and I still don't get it in the system tray under Windows Vista

 

[Brink]

Umm, have you updated your Windows Live Messenger to the latest version that was just released today yet? It may work for you afterwards with the new version.

http://www.sevenforums.com/software/21530-latest-windows-live-essentials-programs-versions.html

 

[xeenom]

Actually, I haven't updated to the version the came out today. I'll do it tomorrow and I'll get back to you then

 

[Brink]

Ok, hopefully that will work for you.

 

[xeenom]

Alright, so I updated, and set it to Windows Vista, but it still ends up in the taskbar
Like I said before, I could set it to Windows XP and have it in the the system tray, but I end up not being able to use the "show what I'm listening to" plug-in in Messenger.

 

[Stevy22]

Why don't you try downloading it once again...

 

[Brink]

Xeenom,

Could you post a screenshot of your desktop with the taskbar included showing what it is doing? This may help to see what may be happening.

 

[xeenom]

Here's whats happening right now.



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[Brink]

Ok, just to be double sure. Make sure that you are closing the Windows Live Messenger window from the X and not minimize bar as seen below. If you are, then try uninstalling and reinstalling Windows Live Messenger to see if that may help.

 

[xeenom]

Yes, I do close the window and not minimize it.

And how do I uninstall Messenger? It's not in the add/remove list

 

[derekimo]

It's in windows live essentials. Then just choose windows live messenger from the list once it opens and asks you what you want to do.

 

[Brink]

You would select the Windows Live Essentials uninstall entry, then it will give you an option to select Windows Live Messenger to uninstall.

 

[xeenom]

Alright, thanks. I'll try this again tomorrow and check back in here once I'm done

 

[xeenom]

Well then, I've uninstalled it, and reinstalled with the new version, now it works!

Thanks for the help guys

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome Xeenom. I"m happy to hear that it's working for you now.

 

[xeenom]

.....I just installed Messenger Plus! and now I've gone back to the same issue.....is it Messenger Plus! that's causing the problem now?

 

[Brink]

It will not work with Messenger Plus, only with Windows Live Messenger by itself.

 

[xeenom]

Alright, thanks for letting me know. I think I'm good with everything now.