Hello everybody,

today, I decided to make an exception to my usual no-public-beta policy and released a beta version of the forthcoming Messenger Plus! 3.40. There are two reasons for that: first, I'm going to France tomorrow to attend a special MSN Event. If Microsoft France takes this opportunity to tide me up and wash my brain by forcing me to look at XWindows for several hours, at least, I'll have left something useful to my users. The second reason is that I'm planning several things for Messenger Plus! 3.40 and I don't know when I'll be able to release the final version. By releasing a beta today, I'm sure that some of you won't keep waiting for Messenger Plus! to try out the new Messenger version when it becomes publicly available.

The beta version will be available for download on this page only. The download link will change from time to time and you are strictly forbidden to redistribute this version directly (no exception). If you want to link to the beta, please link to this page. Why am I doing that? again for two reasons (I'm a complicated man) : there are many things to improve and fix in this beta before it's suitable for the general public and I want everyone who download the beta to read the following important message:

Note to official MSN Messenger 7 Beta Testers: the MSN Messenger Team is counting on you to beta test their product. This version of Messenger Plus! being a beta itself, it is imperative to follow a simple procedure before reporting any bug to Microsoft. If you think you found something to report, close Messenger, kill MsgPlus.exe (or uninstall it; reinstalling Plus! will just takes 10 seconds), restart Messenger and check if the bug still occurs. You must not report anything that has not been tested without Messenger Plus! running. Being a developer myself, I know how frustrating it would be for the Messenger Team not to be able to differentiate bugs coming from their software with bugs coming from a third party plugin. Thank you for your cooperation.

So, what can you expect in this beta? almost nothing except good ol' Plus! . However, to spice things up a little, I did add a nice improvement in this beta: contact names are displayed with their colors and formatting attributes almost everywhere in Messenger, including in the contact list and in the toast popups. The feature is not complete yet but it seems to work pretty well already so I left it in the beta (note that there will be an option in the preferences panel of the final version to disable this feature). Apart from that, I added an enlarge button on the sponsor agreement window for people who want to take a closer look (I have nothing to hide), you can set auto-messages while being online, the creation of new contacts on desktop is more friendly and richedit controls all have a nice themed border when you run Windows XP (I'll release the code of that improvement on CodeGuru later this month for the two of you who may be interested).

Here is a list of known bugs/limitations in Messenger Plus! 3.40 Beta. Bug reports are always welcomed (mplus@patchou.com) but first, be sure that your bug is not listed here. If you want to help but can't download Messenger 7 for now, you should know that it is as important for me to know that the new version works as well with older versions (4, 5, 6) than it works with the new one.

• The "Hide advertisement banner" is not available in MSN Messenger 7 anymore. The reason is not entirely technical, I just felt this option had not its place in Messenger Plus! anymore, thank you for understanding.
  
• No Plus! Enhanced Icon in the contact list for now, I'm working on a solution that will integrate nicely in the new Messenger 7 interface.
  
• The POP3 E-Mail feature will display popups for new emails but won't update the email count in the contact list (will be fixed too, somehow).
  
• and... that's it! everything else is supposed to work as well as before. I know it sounds natural for all of you, which is just sad for me as a lot of work was required for some features to be back and you'll never see it .

Hey patchou great news ... i am downloading it right now cant wait to use it

hey all the best for your trip ... i hope microsoft doesnt brain wash yo u

we are all there to support you patchou
all the best

Yes, Finally, Thank you Patchou . Been waiting ages for this . Thanks for releasing it and have a fun trip .

I love you Simply amazing work Patchou.

Good Job Patchou , I cant beleive you were able to make such a compatibility change in such little time.

Have a safe trip!

Thanks Patch

nice work.. and have fun on your trip

Thanks Patchou for this beta!

Have a good time in France

I suggest that you save Plus! source good in an e-mail somewhere, that way if Microsoft brainwashes you and seizes your computer, you still have a copy, so you can Microsoft.

Have fun on your trip, stay safe, stay happy, stay Patchou.

thanks!  spotted it on back page news on neowin

now i can convert to MSN 7   thanks patchou.. sorry to hear about the ad option.  i loved that option

Through some plugins like StuffPlug-NG are not compatible with MSN Messenger 7 yet, I converted to the new version.

I'm waiting for new releases of

- StuffPlug-NG
- openConvo

Greetings,

Thanks for The Plus! Patch ... I will install it right now =)

YAY cool new patch =)

Well done patchou
i hope that dodgy MSN france wont kidnap you !

Awesome, finally msn 7 is worth having.

the emo or gift  packs button is missing now,. not that it was useful or nething.....

Nice work patchou i thinks its great you even botherd on a version of plus for msn beta but i am thankful for it

StuffPlug-NG Development version

Oki, with the beta release of msn7, and msgplus3.4, I don't think I can stay out
Here's a development version of StuffPlug-NG,
It's NOT beta NOR alpha, it's a development version,
which means it is not tested by anyone else than me, and it could be extremely unstable!
Use at your own risk!

To install, just overwrite the Stuffplug-NG.dll of a previous installation with this new StuffPlug-NG.dll in the zip file...
for bug reports, post in the Plugins forum...

UPDATE:
Please do not install this version directly, it will NOT work.
Just install the current version from www.stuffplug.com first.
and then overwrite stuffplug-ng.dll with the one in the zip.

Thanx too Patchou and The Blasphemer. MSN 7 Almost feels complete now

Thanks Patchou!!! Have a nice trip !!!

It's great Patchou . Thrank you  ^_^

Cool! I like it!
I accept that not everything is 100% compatible yet, but that's why it is a BETA release!

Most important 4 me is that I can use colors in my name back!

Hope Microsoft won't gonna hack your PC...

Thank you Patchou

thanks patchou i wanted to test the 332 beta of messenger 7 and now that youve released this new beta of plus i can. also thanks to theblasphemar for the developement version of stuffplug. you guys are simply the greatest. hope you enjoy your trip to france patchou. dont let ms brainwash you. by the way its sad to hear that the ad banner remover is no longer part of plus that was a col feature and i hope that one day youll bring it back.

nice work Patchou
have fun
MSN 7 felt as if something was missing and now it's back

"The "Hide advertisement banner" is not available in MSN Messenger 7 anymore"

Euu, that was my number one reason for using Plus!

Patchu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for beta release .  I too want to contribute something to MSN Plus.  I will get less time but i want to contribute something to MSN Plus!!.

Have a nice trip .

If you want to remove the banners, you can add this entry to your hosts file.

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Nice job, Patchou, but I think I should remind all you that you can't not use /nick in Windows Messenger 5 either.

That means I need to republish a new version of Hopper to disable some things under MSN Messenger 7 too...

Have a good trip and be sure to tell us about interesting things on going during the event

QUESTION: If I am using MSN Messenger 6.2, is it worth getteing the new version?

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QUESTION: If I am using MSN Messenger 6.2, is it worth getteing the new version?

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Hello,
Bonjour tout le monde,
Je suis Français et j'admire ce forum de discussion. j'ai decouvert beaucoup de chose. Ce matin j'ai telechargé MsgPlus! 3.4, je le trouve très bien et je remercie Patchou et tous ceux qui ont contribués à son developpement.
Néanmoins je rencontre un problème avec StuffPlug-Ng. Je voulais savoir que faire avec le fichier StuffPlug-Ng.dll ???
je l'ai vu dans cette news precedemment citer dans le forum.

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RE: Messenger Plus! for MSN Messenger 7 - 3.40 BETA

StuffPlug-NG Development version

Oki, with the beta release of msn7, and msgplus3.4, I don't think I can stay out
Here's a development version of StuffPlug-NG,
It's NOT beta NOR alpha, it's a development version,
which means it is not tested by anyone else than me, and it could be extremely unstable!
Use at your own risk!

To install, just overwrite the Stuffplug-NG.dll of a previous installation with this new StuffPlug-NG.dll in the zip file...
for bug reports, post in the Plugins forum...

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Faut remplacer la nouvelle dll par dessus l'ancienne, en admettant que tu as déjà installé une version normale de stuffplug. Par contre, l'auteur dit que c'est très instable et que ça peut ne pas marcher.

Moi j'aurai une question: peut-on masquer le bas de la fenêtre qui dit "ajouter un contact" et la recherche sur le web ?

Also i have a question: can we hide the bottom of the window, wich is composed of "add contact" and "search the web", two features i don't need (add contact can't be found in the menu) ?

Merci beaucoup l'ami t'es trop gentil!

thx for the msn plus beta. been waiting for this before convert to msn 7. \o/. thx alot. and have a good time on ya trip

nice work! Patchou,
finally,... i can give Messenger 7 a try

StuffPlug-NG DV version works pretty well for me.

Regarding Stuffplug brilliant ill tell you what ive noticed though :-
No longer actually tells you when a convo is opened with you and when you add a big picture it tells you its invalid. When I was on 6.2 I added a big pic and upgrading to 7 (332 build) kept it so ive been using that wooo thanks again.

I installed messenger 7 when it was originally released and quickly uninstalled it. I was foolish to think I could live with out plus! however now I can return to 7.. thank you very much Patchou. Your truley a life saver

Thanks Patchou! 

Oh, and thanks to TheBlasphemer Stuffplug NG DV kicks ASS!

Thanks for your hard work Patchou in bringing this BETA out thanks again.

hi guys. ive noticed something in the new dv release of stuffplug. it doesnt allow you to use "remove 5 emoticon limit" upon enabling it under the 3.4 plus and msn 7.0.0332 i found it gives an error message then disables the feature.

Thanks Patch Dude. Keep up the good work.

* Guido repeats what everybody else already said

Thanks Patch, and good luck in the trip!

Not happy about removing "hide ad" option

That was one of the main reasons I downloaded Msgplus like 2 years ago

Please reconsider patchou

Patchou,

Thanks man...you're the best!!

Greg

Can't understand why you removed the "Hide advertisement banner"... it's one of the most important point why I chose to download MSN Plus

Oh come on! Don't pay attention to ppl complaining 'bout "hide ad" option Patchou, you're doing great. That minor thing can be solved by installing a patch that you can get anywhere in the internet; no big deal.
I know it's illegal, so install it at your own risk, but that's the only way to get ride of that annoying bar.

Keep the good work Patchou. Have a nice & safe trip.

Thank you - no further questions this time.

its realy great thanx owner off this site

Thanks Patchou and enjoy your trip to Paris.

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and richedit controls all have a nice themed border when you run Windows XP

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yeah... I thought about it later.. you can't use /nick in this version unfortunately... sooooo.... errr.... anyone wants to do a program that generates the proper codes to put in a nickname? you can just check how Plus! does it in Messenger 6..that would be a cool program a lot of people would enjoy while Plus! is in beta stage

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What? No, I don't understand. It had its place in all previous versions of Plus! and it worked out just fine. You aren't removing this feature because M$ is inviting you to France, are you?

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Sweet Patchou...

Have fun on your trip.  If anyone starts anything, call me.  I know some people that know some people that kill people.

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Originally posted by A. Madsen
Its been removed because the only way to hide the advertisement banner is to modify messenger itself, and thats illegal.

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removed

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Yeah I've noticed the XP style borders on Patchous Rich Edit Controls Mostly in the prefs screen.. they used to have ugly borders.

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Originally posted by stuartbennett
ok patchou fair enough, but it would be nice to know exactly what this tewchnical change was in messenger 7 that forced you to do this.

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I think its that the whole contact list has been changed to windowless controls, which makes this sorta thing more difficult.. the contact list now uses the same skining engine thing as the Converstation Windows..

It would be nice to have the option in Plus, but I can always just patch it..

Dan

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ive had no problems with messenger 7.0.0332 and messenger plus 3.40.107 so im very sorry to hear that you guys are experiencing such problems with it.

Just a quick follow up to say that I've not been captured today . The event was great and I'll post more about it when I'm back to Canada, on my "normal" qwerty keyboard

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Originally posted by Patchou
Just a quick follow up to say that I've not been captured today . The event was great and I'll post more about it when I'm back to Canada, on my "normal" qwerty keyboard

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* Kryptonate uses azerty (belgian standard )

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Just a quick follow up to say that I've not been captured today . The event was great and I'll post more about it when I'm back to Canada, on my "normal" qwerty keyboard

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Just a quick follow up to say that I've not been captured today . The event was great and I'll post more about it when I'm back to Canada, on my "normal" qwerty keyboard

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yeah nice to hear from you again patchou i cant wait to hear what you learned.

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Originally posted by Patchou
Just a quick follow up to say that I've not been captured today . The event was great and I'll post more about it when I'm back to Canada, on my "normal" qwerty keyboard

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i found a major bug when patching msn 7. i dont know what causes it but i know it happens when you use things like messpatch. if you use a patch and tick the option that says "disable MSN Today Button" you will never be able to display the contact list again ever. you can only get your contact list back by running msn7 setup and clicking the repair button which in that process negates all patches and you gotta repatch msn again.

That didn't happened to me and I installed the mess patch with all the features enabled.
Could u care to test it a bit more?

BTW: Patchou I heard something about a tickle-torture. Stand rigid mate!! Good luck! 

i did test it a few times as long as i didnt tick the msn today option i was fine

can't wait for patchou to spill the beans about the event in FR!!!

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Originally posted by Stijn
can't wait for patchou to spill the beans about the event in FR!!!

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TB and I made him show his source code to us, teeheehee

And for info about Patchou's visit to France, go to "Back from France!"

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Originally posted by P@pyNet
Hello!

Excuse me but I speak english very very badly

If I reappoint the contact which is in a conversation, it is translated by the hourglass. It is necessary to stop(arrest) and to boost(relaunch) Messenger so that everything re-works

Bien cordialement
Georges

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Great job on the quick beta for MSN 7.  The biggest bug is that MSGPlus locks up MSN 7 after it's been on for a few hours.

There is one thing that I would love to see on the new MsgPlus -> the ability to see Custom Names AND their posted MSN names (without having to hover over).  For example, say someone's real name is Eric and their current MSN name is Snowboarding today! - A combination custom/real msn name would look like Eric: Snowoboarding today!

Many people use their MSN names to communicate.  In talking to friends, that is the one reason they don't use MsgPlus, because although they like the feature, they see the custom names as the most useful, but don't want to sacrifice seeing the real MSN names.

Any thoughts????

Set their Custom name as "Eric: (!N)" without the quotation marks. It will produce "Eric: Snowboarding Today!"

Thanks, that's awesome.  Any other tags or formatting options for custom names (like bold, colors, etc.)?

Also, it would still be cool to have the option embedded in MsgPlus, as MSN 7 finally shows emoticons in names as just that (and not their text characters).

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Any other tags or formatting options for custom names (like bold, colors, etc.)?

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The beta version has been updated. If you installed the previous beta, please upgrade.

The /nick command works in Messenger 7
Personalised Status Tags are working in Messenger 7
Custom Names do not crash Messenger 7 anymore
There is now an option in the preferences panel to disable formatting in the contact list (Messenger 7)
I'm not sure the memory leaks and slowness problems have been fixed... please test, with and without the multi-format option enabled (restart Messenger when you change the option). Thanks.

Thank you Patchou , I'm testing at the moment.

[edit] Aww, found a problem already..
It's a problem with the personolised status.

Normally my own custom name in my contact list is "Me"
and when i put on one of my personalised statuses, for example my "I'll Be Right Back" status, my name should normally appear as "Me (I'll Be Right Back)"
but it doesn't, this is what happens:

Personalised status off:


Personalised status on:


After switching it off it flashes this for a milisecond:


And then goes back to this:


[edit3] Wait.. I just resized my contact list (made it wider) and now I do see my personalised statuses properly.. so the problem was that my contact list was too thin. Hmm.. I still think it's sort of a bug though..


My versions:
Windows Version: Windows ME, 4.90.3000
Messenger Client Version: 7.0.0332
Messenger Plus! Version: 3.40.0108
Stuff Plug NG Version: 0.7.150


[edit2] P.s. Custom Names never crashed my Messenger 7.0 even before the beta update , I just thought you'd like to know.

[edit4] I have a rather slow computer (getting a new one tomorrow) and I noticed how my Messenger slowed my computer down seriously, I always thought it was Messenger itself, but you said before that you fixed the memory leaks and slowness problems, so it must have been Plus!. Anyway, I've noticed that the slowness problems are radically gone for me now after the beta update, so thank you , whatever you did to fix the problem worked for me.

I still have those memory leaks in .108

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I still have those memory leaks in .108

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About the slowness problem: I woudl really appreciate if you could uninatall Plus! for a day and see if the problem is still there. I want to be absolutely sure that the bugcomes from Plus! and not from Messenger. Also, please do a test by disabling colors in the contact list and restarting Messenger (again, fora wholeday). Please report the results of these 3 scenarios in a new thread this week. Thank you very much.

Nevertheless, a new beta has been released again, I'm asking everyone who's using version 3.40.107 or 3.40.108 to upgrade. Thank you (note: this thread has been cleaned, please do not post suggestions here).

Sweet.... colored contacts.... this is the best

Um, one question, does this version work only for MSN7 or 6.2 too?? If so, Ill test on 6.2 to make sure those things still work.

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The "Hide advertisement banner" is not available in MSN Messenger 7 anymore. The reason is not entirely technical, I just felt this option had not its place in Messenger Plus! anymore, thank you for understanding.

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And your sure Microsoft didn't brainwash you into  doing so?? lol. Are they going to sue or something?? Or is it an honest choice not to anymore cause im sure a lot of people hate that flashing banner.

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ok, but perhaps, not remove them but shrink them, or move them or something.

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ok, but perhaps, not remove them but shrink them, or move them or something.

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Been using MSN with and without plus - it would seem the memory leaks are in plus... sorry man....

ok, cool, and the other question??

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Does this version work only for MSN7 or 6.2 too??

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It retains all previous compatibility with older versions.

thx

gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo patch!!

take a brake man "CHILL"
PS
can u fix that memory leak my computer is di'n from it
AFTER U TAKE A BREAK OF COURSE

Patchou, take ya time, with MsgPlus, im sure we can all wait , its Nice of you to keep your brilliant software Free of charge

If  you haven't noticed allready
i love Msg+

*Gives Patchou a Home-Made Nutella Milkshake*
yumm

thats enough blab for now...

I'm not sure this is a bug, but I post it anyway

When the "Display formatting attributes...." option is off, then the nick looks like this:


And if the option is on then it looks like this:


So the "bug" is that there are space between the coloured and the non-coloured, if the "Display formatting attributes...." option is off.

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Originally posted by Patchou
contact names are displayed with their colors and formatting attributes almost everywhere in Messenger, including in the contact list and in the toast popups.

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Hello!
La 109 provoque un très net ralentissement deu PC (XP SP2)
Je viens de la desinstaller et tout est revenu normal

The 109 provokes a very net slowdown to PC (XP SP2) I have just deinstalled it and all returned normal

Bien cordialement
Georges

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Some does after to have deactivated Display formatting attributes in contact list performances are correct

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Originally posted by Patchou
contact names are displayed with their colors and formatting attributes almost everywhere in Messenger, including in the contact list and in the toast popups.

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Can you add this thing also in MSN Messenger 6.2?

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hey, patchou; are you gonna release a new beta every 2 days? it's ok. Thanks

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I'm not sure this is a bug, but I post it anyway <images/smilies/msn_happy.gif>

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btw, try to restart messenger

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The spaces are normal, I can't remove them when the multi-format option is disabled. As for the memory leak, still searchign for it, I won'y be doing anything else as long as it's here.

thanks for the goodiess

i downloaded the 3.40 beta version, how do i update to 3.40.109 and how do i change my contact's name's colour on the msn list?? pls help.. thank

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The spaces are normal, I can't remove them when the multi-format option is disabled

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how do i update to 3.40.109

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how do i change my contact's name's colour on the msn list??

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There is just one download link for the beta, on the forum - it is updated to the newest beta version.  To check your version number, click 'Plus' on the MSN Messenger toolbar, and select 'About'.

I know you can adjust font settings (bold, underline, italic), by highlighting the name (or section of name) on the custom name, and using CTRL-B, U, I.  I am not sure how to change name colors (but would also love to know).

CTRL + K if its the same as contact windows

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thanks for the infor..... but still not sure how to change the contact's name to colour.. not working for me

To my knowledge, this is something that works with custom names only.  So, go to rename a contact, type in the name, highlight that portion with your mouse, and then click CTRL-K (a color window will come up) and choose your color.  You have to have "Display formatting attributes..." checked in the preference settings of contacts.

If you wish to still see the person's MSN name, add (!N) in the custom name field, and that will show it.

Hope that helps.

hey Patchou a small request: as u may or may not know there are "codes" that change the font in your nick. Well you ever support this in custom names and other places? ColorNick's author said he might put it in the plugin if you support it. If its not too much trouble put the codes in. If someone cant use them it wont hurt them just being there...

Awesome... People are still complainin' 'bout the removal of the "hide ad" option...
I think you should start removing or editin that kind of posts Patchou... They're useless because you ain't gonna changa ya mind and they're not helpin in anything...

Just SEARCH for some other software or PATCH that removes the advertisment banner guys! it's not that hard.... trust me...

Small annoying bug...

Open a conversation Window
Right click a contact, and open a window to rename it
Leave the rename window open, and try to chat with someone.

You won't be able to type.

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If its not too much trouble put the codes in. If someone cant use them it wont hurt them just being there...

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Small annoying bug...

Open a conversation Window
Right click a contact, and open a window to rename it
Leave the rename window open, and try to chat with someone.

You won't be able to type.

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Hmmm.... would it be possible to simply give a user a color without a custom name, this way i could give special contacts special colors and still see what names they put on.... i think that would be a pretty sweet feature...

Basically just like the desktop feature but with more available colors (maybe like those hexagons that allow you to chose a laaaarge variety of colors) it could be implemented on the desktop icons too

edit: while i'm at it, can i request a slider thing for desktop icon transparencies, this way we could make it exactly how we want... and an option to not have a border? or like a different border/text color for online/offline.... these are just ideas... i think improving the GUI for the floating contacts would be pretty sweet

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Hmmm.... would it be possible to simply give a user a color without a custom name, this way i could give special contacts special colors and still see what names they put on.... i think that would be a pretty sweet feature...

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Hmmm... the (!N) is a pretty cool idea.... i knew that.... grrrr

Well seeing how everything is becoming more colorful, i don't see why he wouldn't do that

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. would it be possible to simply give a user a color without a custom name, this way i could give special contacts special colors and still see what names they put on.... i think that would be a pretty sweet feature...

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Basically just like the desktop feature but with more available colors (maybe like those hexagons that allow you to chose a laaaarge variety of colors) it could be implemented on the desktop icons too <images/smilies/msn_wink.gif>

edit: while i'm at it, can i request a slider thing for desktop icon transparencies, this way we could make it exactly how we want... and an option to not have a border? or like a different border/text color for online/offline.... these are just ideas... i think improving the GUI for the floating contacts would be pretty sweet

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Plus! Tweak! for Plus! 3.20

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. would it be possible to simply give a user a color without a custom name, this way i could give special contacts special colors and still see what names they put on.... i think that would be a pretty sweet feature...

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you have to use custom names to do that.

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in a way you are right choli you have to use the custom name of (!n) and use the ctrl+k command on it. but personally i dunno if a command really counts as a custom name.

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Hello!

J'ai constaté plusieurs jours de suite qu'après un long fonctionnement de messenger avec M+ 109 un ralentissement très net du PC (Windows XP SP2).
Depuis que j'ai désinstallé la 109, tout fonctionne très bien. Je n'ai pas pu déterminer quel était le composant en cause, même en utiisant Faber Toys.

Bien cordialement
Georges

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I noted several days of continuation that after a long functioning of messenger with M + 109 a very net slowdown of the PC (Windows XP SP2).  Since that I deinstalled the 109, all works very well.  I was not able to determine which was the component in causes, even in utiisant Faber Toys. 

Hi How do you change the colour of the font on your contacts names in your lists???

right click, MSGPLUS xtra's then Rename contact then start of with a color by holdiing ctrl en then "K" that's how

Currently checking out Messenger 7 Beta with Plus! v3.40.109 Beta, so far other than the annoying MSN Messenger error involving chat logs, I've not had any probs with Plus! at all !!!

Have you any plans in making it easier to add your own custom sounds to Plus!?  I know there's plugins you can use to do this, but it just makes it difficult to co-ordinate things if your trying to pass sounds round your contacts list and they all have to not only install a plugin but then get to grips with understanding how to configure it to accept the new samples?! it's bad enough talking one person through this sort of thing, you can do without a heap of them needing help?

The plugins I've tried so far are...

Audiator & RDM

I'd say Audiator is the better plugin (RDM isn't really made for adding your own cutom sounds, just the crummy sounds that it comes with unless you start renaming files) but you have to remember the keystrokes for each sound you add!!

Hope I've posted this in the correct place?

Thanks for all your work on Plus! (nice to see M$ let you escape!! LOL they must be green with envy seeing you've basically added all the functionality to Messenger it should have from word go anyway!!)

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Hello!

J'ai constaté plusieurs jours de suite qu'après un long fonctionnement de messenger avec M+ 109 un ralentissement très net du PC (Windows XP SP2).
Depuis que j'ai désinstallé la 109, tout fonctionne très bien. Je n'ai pas pu déterminer quel était le composant en cause, même en utiisant Faber Toys.

Bien cordialement
Georges

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I noted several days of continuation that after a long functioning of messenger with M + 109 a very net slowdown of the PC (Windows XP SP2).  Since that I deinstalled the 109, all works very well.  I was not able to determine which was the component in causes, even in utiisant Faber Toys.

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With messenger 7, Microsoft enabled display of smileys in the contact names, in the contact list.

When I enable custom names in Plus!, the smileys dissapear

Why

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Originally posted by Ponty
With messenger 7, Microsoft enabled display of smileys in the contact names, in the contact list.

When I enable custom names in Plus!, the smileys dissapear

Why

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Originally posted by stuartbennett
oh my god. he is right, my smileys in nicknames are gone to on contacts who still have just normal nicknames with smileys in them, anyway of fixing that?

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Hey patch, were are the pics u were going to post??????

hmm when i have msgplus running i cannot add custom emoticons from people ( i mean right click the emote in a convo and click Add..) but when it inst running i can add them

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Originally posted by opdude
hmm when i have msgplus running i cannot add custom emoticons from people ( i mean right click the emote in a convo and click Add..) but when it inst running i can add them

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A new beta has been released! anyone using an older beta must upgrade to version 3.40.110. More information about the changes can be found on the first page of this thread. As the changes are pretty important, I would aprpeciate if a note could beadded on mess.be about it (don't want anyone to continue to use an older beta because of the horrible memory leak ).

The problem of the blank nicknames is still there

Windows: Windows 2000, 5.00.2195
Messenger: 6.2.0137
Messenger Plus!: 3.40.0110

and my cntact's nick is Jamaican Girl... [[*[[* what's that supposed to be about baby*]]

I've notified Dwergs, and I believe Sean has been notified too.

Great updates, thanks Patch!

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Originally posted by Patchou
A new beta has been released! anyone using an older beta must upgrade to version 3.40.110. More information about the changes can be found on the first page of this thread. As the changes are pretty important, I would aprpeciate if a note could beadded on mess.be about it (don't want anyone to continue to use an older beta because of the horrible memory leak ).

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Good job on fixing the memory leak Patchou , I installed the new version even though I havent been noticing the memory leak that much anymore on my new uber computer. Mwuahahaha!

Just downloaded .110, everything seems to be working
I'll edit my post if I should find a bug

Im running StuffPlug-NG Version 0.7.139, its great, i'm just missing the open conversation window feature.

anyone know where i can get my hands on version 0.7.150 (ie stuartbennett or Jaguar), or info on whether 0.7.150 has fixed that incompatability with MSN 7?

theres a link to the new stuffplug 0.7.150 from a thread on this forum. i have run a search on the forum for the thread that had the link but cant find it.

The blank spaces when I deactivate the Display formatting feature remain to me too.
This strings do not exist in the defaultLg.dat:
Display formatting attributes in the contact list and
BETA NOTE: this option is currently in test, it can cause several UI defects and other problems.

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Im running StuffPlug-NG Version 0.7.139, its great, i'm just missing the open conversation window feature.

anyone know where i can get my hands on version 0.7.150 (ie stuartbennett or Jaguar), or info on whether 0.7.150 has fixed that incompatability with MSN 7?

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Thanks Patchou for the new beta

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Originally posted by panos78
This strings do not exist in the defaultLg.dat:
Display formatting attributes in the contact list and
BETA NOTE: this option is currently in test, it can cause several UI defects and other problems.

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OK! Because I thought that I had to translate it!
Cheers

I was just on the Mess.be website, and this is still on their MSN Messenger 7 page:

"Important Notes:
- Messenger Plus! is not yet compatible, but this is only a matter of time."

So ya, it not only mentions that there is a new beta with no memory leak (good job on that btw), but it still says MSG Plus is not available.

Messenger Plus 3.40.110 and MSN Messenger 7.0.0332, even with new StuffPlug-NG 0.7.150 are working like a charm!

Now I'm testing with RicarDog a Pre-Release of File Transfer Plus 1.1, that also it's compatible with all.

Good job, Patchou and all the testers.

SHouldn't the title of this topic be updated to say the new version?

i dunno why but occassionaly i get 2 msn messenger icons on my tasbar by the clock 1 signed in and 1 not signed in which is weird. because there are two instances of msn messenger on the taskbar even though only 1 gets signed in i get 2 instances of the mood changer aswell. now then this doesnt happen all the time and theres no specific way of causing this to occur it just happens so i cant recreate for providing screenshots but this is annoying.

Config:
MSN Messenger 7.0.0332
Messenger Plus 3.40.110
StuffPlug NG 0.7.150

I have the same thing with the double system-tray icons.  It's happened 3 times, but only after Msg Plus was installed.  Not sure how or why.

i thought it was a plus related problem but wasnt entirely sure. this problem has plagued me on and off for a while now, certainly prior to the 3.40 beta series. infact probably since plus went to 3. if i get this error again i will screenshot the evidence and post it on the forum maybe one day patchou will be able to fix this. simply right clicking the second icon and selecting exit gets rid of the second icon but still it is annoying.

Do you have polygamy installed, because sometimes you get two instances of messenger running with out realising

Hi, topictitle hasn't been changed, it still says "3.40.109 BETA" instead of "3.40.110 BETA"

yes i installed messpatch and had polygamy enabled but im sure that this problem has occured before. at a time before i even heard of polygamy.

EDIT:

i have come across another problem, i get two toast exactly identical appearing at the exact same time. below is a picture to prove this.



hopefully this can be fixed

msn 7.0.0332
plus 3.40.110

A new MSN Messenger 7 Beta build is on the Internet right now.

Number of the new baby is 7.0.0425.

Using with Messenger Plus! 3.40.110, StuffPlug-NG build 150 and the latest internal Pre-Relase build of File Transfer Plus 1.1, works with no problems.

Only error is that 'Open window notify' still don't work for me, even in the latest version of SP-NG. I don't know that is normal.

Greetings.

A new build of the MSN Messenger 7 BETA has become available to testers.

It looks more stable in general, but the most obvious change in build 0425 is the return of (15 default) Winks.

A welcome change is that you can now see emoticons animate in the shortcut menu, even your custom animated emoticons!

Mess.be says that they have been anonymously tipped that on Thursday, November 18th, anybody running a previous version of MSN Messenger 7.0 (build 0332 and prior) will get automatically updated. Of course, current users of MSN Messenger 6 will not be affected by this forced upgrade.

Much better Build Patchou, iv'e noticed its loading MSN Messenger7 a lot faster

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I can't post direct links, but the news is posted on *removed*.

Greetings,

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A new build of the MSN Messenger 7 BETA has become available to testers.

It looks more stable in general, but the most obvious change in build 0425 is the return of (15 default) Winks.

A welcome change is that you can now see emoticons animate in the shortcut menu, even your custom animated emoticons!

Mess.be says that they have been anonymously tipped that on Thursday, November 18th, anybody running a previous version of MSN Messenger 7.0 (build 0332 and prior) will get automatically updated. Of course, current users of MSN Messenger 6 will not be affected by this forced upgrade.

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Patchou, are you sure that the memory leaks are gone? Cause I'm still noticing slowness even on my new computer while Messenger is running, maybe it's not Plus! afterall..

Windows Version: Windows ME, 4.90.3000
Messenger Client Version: 7.0.0425
Messenger Plus! Version: 3.40.0110
2.6GHz Processor
640MB of RAM

Good News~~

Jaguar: I'm pretty sure the leaks are gone and everyone seems to be confirming that fact, I guess your problem is elsewhere .

just a question- i didnt read anything about this since i noticed it, but when you disable the formatting in the contact list is the msn messenger main window always going to close since it kinda has to "refresh"? It's just kind of annoying :\ and if it isnt possible, we can all live with it

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Originally posted by edge777
A new build of the MSN Messenger 7 BETA has become available to testers.

It looks more stable in general, but the most obvious change in build 0425 is the return of (15 default) Winks.

A welcome change is that you can now see emoticons animate in the shortcut menu, even your custom animated emoticons!

Mess.be says that they have been anonymously tipped that on Thursday, November 18th, anybody running a previous version of MSN Messenger 7.0 (build 0332 and prior) will get automatically updated. Of course, current users of MSN Messenger 6 will not be affected by this forced upgrade.

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This build is currently unavailable to testers officially. Other than that clarification, I can't say anything more.

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Hence "officially".

Jaguar, Windows ME is known to be riddled with memory leaks, tried upgrading ?

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Hence "officially".

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Jaguar, Windows ME is known to be riddled with memory leaks, tried upgrading ?

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Originally posted by EvilSeph
Jaguar, Windows ME is known to be riddled with memory leaks, tried upgrading ?

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Ok, thanks Patchou.

I've got a new anti-virus program now, I think my old one was the problem, I think it was scanning MSN Messenger the whole time.

EvilSeph, yeah, I'm getting XP this week, hehe.

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Ok, thanks Patchou.

I've got a new anti-virus program now, I think my old one was the problem, I think it was scanning MSN Messenger the whole time.

EvilSeph, yeah, I'm getting XP this week, hehe.

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i thought it was a plus related problem but wasnt entirely sure. this problem has plagued me on and off for a while now, certainly prior to the 3.40 beta series. infact probably since plus went to 3. if i get this error again i will screenshot the evidence and post it on the forum maybe one day patchou will be able to fix this. simply right clicking the second icon and selecting exit gets rid of the second icon but still it is annoying.

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I can't see the link to download Msn 7.0, can someone PM me it? Coz I can only see the Msn Plus BETA link...

MSN Messenger 7.0 is still a private beta release. This means it should only be used by official testers. However, some testers have leaked the download links, so many non-testers also downloaded it and use it. However, this is illegal. We will therefore not post or allow posted links to the MSN Messenger 7.0 beta release

Alright then, thanks for the explanation. Guess I'll wait until it's legal then...cheers anyway! 

that is a ver cool thing man god save u to the chatters

i cant update msg plus who help me

What is the problem?

Patchou,

          umm i got the Latest MSN Messenger 7  Build an MsgPlus, but  Near  "Nudges" where the MsgPlus Button was, its now not there?  that a Bug or something you did?

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Patchou,

          umm i got the Latest MSN Messenger 7  Build an MsgPlus, but  Near  "Nudges" where the MsgPlus Button was, its now not there?  that a Bug or something you did?

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Patchou,

          umm i got the Latest MSN Messenger 7  Build an MsgPlus, but  Near  "Nudges" where the MsgPlus Button was, its now not there?  that a Bug or something you did?

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hey friend i wanna thanx for your help i chose it thanx for all again

if you have news about msn plus i want to know. if you send me your news i will grateful you every time thanx

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hey friend i wanna thanx for your help i chose it thanx for all again

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ok thanx

Where can I download Plus version 3.40.108 or the newest one? Can't find it on the forum.

Version 3.40.110 is the latest and it is on the first page of this thread .
http://shoutbox.menthix.net/showthread.php?mode=threaded&tid=34015

Hi! It's a great idea the new version for Messenger 7 BETA, im' using the 7 BETA and is very bore talk without Plus!.

Im' waiting the new version, ¡Thanks Plus!

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Hi! It's a great idea the new version for Messenger 7 BETA, im' using the 7 BETA and is very bore talk without Plus!.

Im' waiting the new version, ¡Thanks Plus!

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very good.

softpedia.com have this on their website...direct link and all, which isnt meant to be done!!! not only have they done that, they have uploaded the file to their server as a back up as when u change it, it wont affect it!!! to see this, go here: http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/10/4/5/10-4-5-2.shtml

GOOOOOOOOOO JOOOOOOOOOOB man... honestly you Rocked msn..keep up the good gob ...looking forward for new stuff

for what i hear the 2 last beta releases are public betas... so...... i'm not sure if that's illegal

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for what i hear the 2 last beta releases are public betas... so...... i'm not sure if that's illegal

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for what i hear the 2 last beta releases are public betas... so...... i'm not sure if that's illegal

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I'm just wondering before I install MSN 7, will it give my computer a virus or viruses? Because I've heard from some people it's broken their computers?

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I'm just wondering before I install MSN 7, will it give my computer a virus or viruses?

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Because I've heard from some people it's broken their computers?

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i have now experienced this problem again and here is the screenshot i took of it as evidence.

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From that Screenshot i can tell you that your machine have Spyware/malware as the DATE MANAGER, i recomend you install Lavasoft ad-aware and clean up your machine..

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soory cookie about the big screenshot in future ill post just a shot of the systemtray.

Dear Patchou,

It's great that you are already working on a new Plus! version for MSN Messenger 7.

But I read this in one of your posts:

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The "Hide advertisement banner" is not available in MSN Messenger 7 anymore. The reason is not entirely technical, I just felt this option had not its place in Messenger Plus! anymore, thank you for understanding.

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version 3.40.110 BETA is a lot faster on my pc now.

thanks patchou!

thanks brother
we love u

thank you

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Dear Patchou,

It's great that you are already working on a new Plus! version for MSN Messenger 7.

But I read this in one of your posts:

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Originally posted by Patchou
The "Hide advertisement banner" is not available in MSN Messenger 7 anymore. The reason is not entirely technical, I just felt this option had not its place in Messenger Plus! anymore, thank you for understanding.

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I hope that you put this option back in to the new Plus! version. This option is really nice and I think that a lot of people agree with that.

Just one thing to say:

MsgPlus! is the best addon I ever seen. Keep up the good work!

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Just use the mess patch.

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Just use the mess patch.

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you mean the mess patch for 7.0.0425 that is dodgy and doesnt work properly? lol

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yeah well problem is that say i had the patch that removes the white bar in convos already installed an that was ticked during mess patch none of the patches i selct will get installed so yes it does work but not properly.

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    you mean the mess patch for 7.0.0425 that is dodgy and doesnt work properly? lol


Works perfect for me.

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In future please search the forum for information Stuart, Patchou has already stated he is busy implementing new features and fixing bug fixes and he will release these after a public beta of msn messneger 7 is released

thanks

its time to see something different

keep up the good work