The “New” MSN Messenger.
Recently, actually not recently, quite long ago, MSN launched their new messenger, called the Windows Live Messenger. This launch is with conjunction of the new Operating System Microsoft has came out with the Windows Vista.
Few months back, they forced users(like me) that were using the old MSN Messenger to get the new update, if not they would not be able to sign-in. I had no choice but to abide by it, though i knew that the new program would have a high consumption of RAM, furthermore i had to open 2 messenger accounts due to the fact that i had 2 accounts. Blame it on them that they restricted the number of people that one could add to a number of 250 contacts last time, due to the exploding number, i had to open another account.
Overtime, i realised that the RAM consumption is really too high and my system is unable to afford it, thus making me switch to Trillian, a third-party MSN Messenger client where i can sign on multiple MSN Messenger on extremely low RAM usage. However, Trillian is not without its negative sides. It is less appealing visually compared to MSN Messenger and that there were many functions like sending of files, Web Conference, and writing options that were void from Trillian which were once a favorite for me.
Today, i managed to get away from things and a breakthrough from the restriction.
I got hold of this article where by there are MANY others out there which shared the same sentiments as me. The love for the Old Version of MSN Messenger. Now i shall share with you guys how to get hold of it, if any of you all want to do the same.
First, download the old version of MSN Messenger. Its available here .
Second, you got to uninstall all other newer MSN Messenger on your system.
Third, install the file which you have recently downloaded.
If you want to patch the Messenger, with stuffs like ads removed and polygamy. Use A-Patch.
You have to download the correct version. Which is the MSN 7.0.0820 version.
Then BINGO! You will have your “new” MSN Messenger. It will defintely make your system less lag if you are not high on memory. Especially for people like me who opens loads of application on the go, this will give your system a boost.
Enjoy the “new” look on your MSN.
Good nights.
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Enjoy!
October 17th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Yea I agree that using the 7.0 version takes up lesser memory as compared to Live Messenger. In fact, a lot lesser. But I do have to say that the later versions are much more user-friendly. I can’t live without the Live Messenger features such as the “Find a contact” toolbar.
Well its defintely a trade off. If your system is able to support Live Messenger smoothly, use it then. If not, switch back to the old one.