The TAB-patch for 6.1.0155 (http://msntabs.ausmade.net/ by Jared_), DOESN'T work for 6.1.0202. It will *beep* up your messenger.

Reason for this is that the patch doesn't search for the string that has to be patched. But just changes whatever there is on location 0x000206A4 in msnmsgr.exe.

So there you have it:
the patch writes at location 0x000206A4 the following string:
http://msntabs.ausmade.net/MsgrConfig.asmx#
(where # is a 0-byte thus 0x00)

What about v6.1.0202:
Don't use the patch, but use a hex-editor, open msnmsgr.exe, and manually patch the file like so:
Go to location 0x000206C4. The string you have to change is:
http://config.messenger.msn.com/Config/Msgr
into
http://msntabs.ausmade.net/MsgrConfig.asmx#
(where # is a 0-byte thus 0x00)

There you have it, the TABS are back...
(PS: mind the caps and the last 0-byte!!!)

PS: I'm too lazy to install VB to write a patch for this, and there will one soon enough for all you who don't know what I'm talking about here....
PS: Go to the link mentioned above to see what tabs you'll get...


* Make sure you make a BACKUP and that you CLOSE MSN Messenger before applying ANY patch...
* Use a HEX-EDITOR, not just a text-editor like notepad...(a program is NOT text!)
* DON'T experiment with this if you don't know what to do exactly as it is possible to screw up your computer!


PS: there is currently no other way to get other tabs! in 6.1.x
(no, not even if you change the address into a local file, etc... this is THE ONLY WAY )





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Why do some patches work for different versions and others don't.
2 reasons:
* Or the string that has to be changed is on the same location in the different versions.
* Or the patch actually searches for the string that has to be changed, so no matter what the (new) location is, the string will be found and patched. (<- this is how a good patch should work)

(so this is why, the v6.1.0166 TAB-patch doesn't work in v6.1.0202; the patch doesn't search for the string, but just puts the new string into that location, no matter if it is the good location or not)
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so... can anyone make a patch?

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Originally posted by ~landsberg~
so... can anyone make a patch?

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Run-time error '70':

Permission Denied

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Originally posted by Doctor Blu J
Run-time error '70':

Permission Denied

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Originally posted by Tochjo
You did close Messenger, right?

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Well normally for all patches you need to close the MSN exe if it patches i guess it was presumed you would know that. Anyway has it worked now you have closed it?

What would be nescesary if I wanted to host whatever it is that Messenger looks for, on my own server? So that I could control what tabs I want.

Also, can't the address just be changed to point to the old ConfigCache file that everyone is used to editing? Now that would be nice, lol.

As far as I know, this could be done by changing the string
http://config.messenger.msn.com/Config/MsgrC
into
-your location-.

Your location could be a file and a web site, I think. I haven't tried it myself, so I can't tell for sure.

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Originally posted by Tochjo
As far as I know, this could be done by changing the string
http://config.messenger.msn.com/Config/MsgrC
into
-your location-.

Your location could be a file and a web site, I think. I haven't tried it myself, so I can't tell for sure.

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Originally posted by Tochjo
As far as I know, this could be done by changing the string
http://config.messenger.msn.com/Config/MsgrC
into
-your location-.

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Originally posted by Tochjo
Your location could be a file and a web site, I think. I haven't tried it myself, so I can't tell for sure.

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and where might these threads be ? i'm too lazy to search

Some posts before and after this, talk about a "service". It's not just something you just download, or as easy as the old configcache.xml... Also take a look at the link you have to put in: http://msntabs.ausmade.net/MsgrConfig.asmx...

If it was that simple, I think there would a patch already since '6.1.0000' that redirected the whole service to a local file being read... (would be indeed great though)

so by threads, you mean posts? i wish i knew when that service was coming
* bach_m gets antsy

LOL

Thanks CookieRevised for posting that...

I have neglected the tab patcher because it is illegal to patch the messenger executable. Instead I'm working on a fully legal tab manager. I'll try and keep you posted with my progress

Currently it works with the latest version of MSN Messenger and it allows you to choose the tabs you wish to be displayed. Before it is officially released I will have added custom game support aswell.

There will be a beta testing period in which only a select few will participate

Great

hooray!!! can u give us a rough estimate of when this service will be available??

I dont understand why we cant host it locally? http://msntabs.ausmade.net hosts it, so why cant we? It has to support a whole new protocol, but that site has done it so we can aswell right?

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I dont understand why we cant host it locally? http://msntabs.ausmade.net hosts it, so why cant we? It has to support a whole new protocol, but that site has done it so we can aswell right?

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or u can use the free Apache server.....

oooookkkk...whatever u all recon

It is possible to do it yourself. Have fun figuring out how though

i was just suggesting apache as a free server that works well. i can assume that its much more complicated than justa server, or u would (i think) have informed us of it. u know when u'll be dont with the sevice?

Yes...far more complicated than just a server
Possibly 2 months until it is totally complete
It will include custom tabs and custom games.
The beta version for a selected few will be avaliable in about 2 weeks.

it doesnt work on my messenger,why?
i use ultraedit to patch the file, but then i can start messenger said that it is not win32 program.
then i tried 6.1.0155 english version, same the result.
my os :xp chinese version.
any problem, who will tell me?

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
The TAB-patch for 6.1.0155 (http://msntabs.ausmade.net/ by Jared_), DOESN'T work for 6.1.0202. It will *beep* up your messenger.

Reason for this is that the patch doesn't search for the string that has to be patched. But just changes whatever there is on location 0x000206A4 in msnmsgr.exe.

So there you have it:
the patch writes at location 0x000206A4 the following string:
http://msntabs.ausmade.net/MsgrConfig.asmx#
(where # is a 0-byte thus 0x00)

What about v6.1.0202:
Don't use the patch, but use a hex-editor, open msnmsgr.exe, and manually patch the file like so:
Go to location 0x000206C4. The string you have to change is:
http://config.messenger.msn.com/Config/MsgrC
into
http://msntabs.ausmade.net/MsgrConfig.asmx#
(where # is a 0-byte thus 0x00)

There you have it, your TABS are back...

PS: I'm too lazy to install VB to write a patch for this, and there will one soon enough for all you who don't know what I'm talking about here....

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Why do some patches work for different version and others don't.
2 reasons:
* Or the string that has to be changed is on the same location in the different versions.
* Or the patch actually searches for the string that has to be changed, so no matter what the (new) location is, the string will be found and patched. (<- this is how a good patch should work)

(so this is why, the v6.1.0166 TAB-patch doesn't work in v6.1.0202; the patch doesn't search for the string, but just puts the new string into that location, no matter if it is the good location or not)
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Make sure you make a BACKUP and that you CLOSE MSN Messenger before applying ANY patch...

PS: there is currently no other way to get custom tabs! in 6.1.x
(no, not even if you change the address into a local file, etc... this is THE ONLY WAY )

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Ultraedit (like notepad.exe) is a TEXT-editor, you need a HEX-editor...

You *beeped* up both your messenger-programs, you must remove and reinstall them now...

NEVER USE A TEXT-EDITOR TO EDIT A PROGRAM!!!

When editing a file in a hex-editor you'll see something like this:


I suggest you search the internet for a hex-editor...
And beware: YOU MUST KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE DOING before attempting edit/patch a program...
(which is btw illegal)...

yeah,i am confused.
try it again!
thanks a lot!

OK but what is the syntax to put a local location for my custom tabs into de msnmgr.exe.  have i found the place with an ex editor, and y have replace the "http://config.messenger.msn.com/Config/MsgrC
"

i replace this with  C:\configcache.xml or juste file name configcache.xml.

and it doesn't work.

can your help me...

DID you read the first post (and also the following messages)????...
What does it say at the last few lines?
You CAN NOT use a local file...

http://msntabs.ausmade.net/MsgrConfig.asmx# (where # is a 0-byte thus 0x00) is the ONLY thing you can replace it with for now...

DON'T attempt to do this if you don't know exactly what you are doing!

now it works, but not very good.
tabs are fixed and not customizable.
how to replace it with my own website?

You can not...
This is the only way... It's this, or the MSN ones...
Soon the service will be expanded so you can select what tabs you want...

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In General Speaking:
I seem to repeat myself and others over and over again...
Sorry, If this seems harsh, but read the *beep* *beeping* thread and follow the links that I posted, read the messages from Jared_ (the creator of the service), etc....

(can an admin close this thread please?, everything is said here i guess)

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
Ultraedit (like notepad.exe) is a TEXT-editor, you need a HEX-editor...

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
can an admin close this thread please?

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