I'm using MSN v7.5.0322. Now when I try to login a window pops up displaying the message:"A new version is available. You must install the newer version in order to continue. Would you like to do this now?" If I choose NO, the MSN will close and won't connect. IN the past, until yesterday sometimes a message similar to this informed me of the new version but gave me the option to continue using MSN v7. Does this mean I have to migrate all data from the contacts to the new v8.1? I'm pissed off, this will demand a lot of work as I have to manually copy all individual contact data stored in Plus! to the new version. Also, if I can't login with the old version, how can I access such data to be able to migrate? Thanks.

Check here. Might help you.

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Originally posted by toddy
to stop the update read here
http://forum.mess.be/index.php?showtopic=22548&view=findpost&p=169707

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Thanks, I already read the suggested workaround. I'm just afraid of logging out of my current MSN connected identities to later find out that the workaround won't work, in which case I won't be able to access the contacts' data sotred in Plus!.

Seems the trick works for some people but others ended up getting a much longer list. Could be from people they removed over time or didn't add when they received a request.

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Originally posted by alegator
I'm using MSN v7.5.0322. Now when I try to login a window pops up displaying the message:"A new version is available. You must install the newer version in order to continue. Would you like to do this now?" If I choose NO, the MSN will close and won't connect. IN the past, until yesterday sometimes a message similar to this informed me of the new version but gave me the option to continue using MSN v7. Does this mean I have to migrate all data from the contacts to the new v8.1? I'm pissed off, this will demand a lot of work as I have to manually copy all individual contact data stored in Plus! to the new version. Also, if I can't login with the old version, how can I access such data to be able to migrate? Thanks.

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I thought everything migrated automatically when you upgrade to WLM or a new version of MSN.

Sunshine, what about "Contact Information..." in Messenger Plus Extras, do I have to copy that info also, or will it be transferred automatically? Also, my MSN Block and Allow list will be automatically preserved when upgrading or all my current blocked contacts will show as "Allowed" in Windlows Live? And when you say that I'm putting my PC at risk when using v7.5 from what I read the only MSN vulnerability is when using the webcam, but if I don't use it then v7.5 is as secure as Windows Live, right?Thanks.

Whatever is possible to migrate will be migrated. Nothing will be (should be) altered in your contact list, this includes block/allow...your contactlist is stored on MSN/WLM server. Same goes for custom content, the upgrading process of messenger will migrate those over to the new storage location.

About the vulnerability:

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Originally posted by http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2007/09/12/technical-tips-and-insights-on-ms07-054-and-kb941835.aspx

The vulnerability is specifically in the webcam protocol and is only exercisable during an established videochat session. An attack can’t happen unless you accept a videochat invitation from a malicious user.

And by default you can only videochat with people on your buddy list. However, if you accept a webcam videochat invitation from a malicious attacker, you can be exploited even if you don't have a webcam yourself. We support one-way video chat, so until you upgrade to either 7.0.0820 or 8.1, be especially cautious about accepting webcam videochat invitations.

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Thanks. Is there a way to create a print list of my allow/block list or do I have to manually do it? Same for my current 7.5 custom names, etc

You're welcome

I fear (not read about another solution myself..if anyone did please correct me) you have to do that manually and edit contacts in Windows Live Messenger one by one too to put in nicknames, adresses, birthdays, notes whatever you saved in Plus!3 before that will not be migrated.

Thanks again, and finally, what about my display pictures, emoticons and winks, will those be preserved?

They will be, but before hand make sure you gave/give your custom emoticons names (more than 4 chars i believe it was..but don't pin me on the amount there)..WLM requires them to be named. Making sure you do this will prevent you from (possibly) having to restore them as i explained in switched from 7.5 vers. - Custom Emotions Lost ?

Great, I forgot about chat logs, they are stored in My Documents/My Chat Logs. Will the new Plus! recognize them?

Yes, the Plus! Live Chat Log Viewer will also read chat logs made with Plus!3

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Originally posted by alegator
I'm using MSN v7.5.0322. Now when I try to login a window pops up displaying the message:"A new version is available. You must install the newer version in order to continue. Would you like to do this now?" If I choose NO, the MSN will close and won't connect. IN the past, until yesterday sometimes a message similar to this informed me of the new version but gave me the option to continue using MSN v7. Does this mean I have to migrate all data from the contacts to the new v8.1? I'm pissed off, this will demand a lot of work as I have to manually copy all individual contact data stored in Plus! to the new version. Also, if I can't login with the old version, how can I access such data to be able to migrate? Thanks.

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You will not have to copy data from Plus!3 to Plus!Live, if you don't uninstall Plus!3 prior to installing Plus!Live, settings where possible will be migrated (no Plus!3 custom names, since WLM has that now).

If you don't like Windows Live Messenger you can also choose to use MSN Messenger 7.0.0820 (Plus!3 should work fine on it):
MSN Messenger 7.0.0820 for Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millenium and Windows XP

For more information on why the update etc. see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-054, Vulnerability in MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger Could Allow Remote Code Execution (942099)

The work around talked about will probably soon stop working soon too, eventually you will not be able to sign in with 7.5 anymore (and whilst you do you are putting your computer at risk)! Users on Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millenium will be forced to upgrade to 7.0.0820.

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Originally posted by alegator
I installed MSN Messenger 7.0.0820 and it is also being banned from connection by Miscrosoft....how come?

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I Have a Problem...
I didnt want to upgrade to the new msn messenger live so i downloaded the 7.0.0820 version, does any one know if you can get a version of plus for it and where, cuz i cant find one....

Tah

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Originally posted by x-laurna
I Have a Problem...
I didnt want to upgrade to the new msn messenger live so i downloaded the 7.0.0820 version, does any one know if you can get a version of plus for it and where, cuz i cant find one....

Tah

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Install msn 7.5 then click right on msn desktop icon.Properties,work as under windows 2000.....

Didnt work volcano just sed error send or dont send

Cudnt find msn plus 3 either.... lol

did you install msn 7.5 and close it ? (from the icon near clock )