Messenger vs. Windows Messenger

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joeyzee

What's the differents?

btw, I thought I disabled windows messenger, but
yesterday a window popped up saying there's a new version
of "windows messenger available" mmm
 
Don't worry about it, You can't take windows messenger
out it is needed by xp. But just exit windows messenger
and install msn6.

Then go to "My Computer" right click it.

choose Manage>>Services and Applications>>services

Find Messenger down that list, double click it.

The in "startup type" choose Manual
 
Greetings Joeyzee,

There are several differences between the two. Most notably, MSN Messenger 6 has support for
display pictures, custom emoticons, has a different interface, etc. whereas Windows Messenger
supports SIP-based communications services, Exchange IM Server, etc. Which one you use is up
to you, and a matter of personal choice (and based upon your needs and likes), however one
thing to keep in mind, Windows Messenger must still be installed on Windows XP in order for
MSN Messenger to retain full functionality (Remote Assistance, Whiteboard, Application
Sharing, etc.).

MSN Messenger is centered around MSN technologies (Hotmail, MSN Member Profiles, MSN Mobile,
etc.) whereas Windows Messenger is centered around Windows technologies (Exchange Server,
Office Live Communications Server, Windows Netmeeting, etc.).

Both clients however can make use of Microsoft technologies, like the .NET Messenger service,
..NET Passport and .NET Alerts.

How did you disable Windows Messenger?
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
 
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