Which one is better?

Just use one of them, they both do basically the same shit afaik. I use Apatch usually.

Yes , I always used Apatch until MSN v7.5, but for Windows Live Messpatch has the option of making the contacts' display picture visible in the contact list and deleting the WLM contact symbol next to it

As far as I know Mess Patch has more features. And that is the reason why I use it.

Try both, you may not need all the extra ones Mess Patch provides.

Does Mess PAtch include polygamy? (multiple MSN identities)

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Does Mess PAtch include polygamy?

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Does Mess PAtch include polygamy? (multiple MSN identities)

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I use Mess patch for the main patching bulk (I always used to use apatch and still highly respect it/use it) as it has a few nice options for windows live messenger which aren't in apatch (like adding and moving buttons + re-colouring the dashboard/conversation window to make it darker/match the contact list) so I use messpatch for most of it, then I apply the shorten status info patch in apatch, as it works on top of messpatch that way.

but yes both similar, messpatch is annoying to get a hold of (mess.be download database is a bugger at best of times, apatch has nice preview patch feature/screenshots built into the installer, also iirc Mess patch is a larger download and has had troubles on some releases launching/patching sometimes, but i believe these issues are fixed now)

I have the problem that after apllying Messpatch everything works fine for the first instance of WLM. But when I open the 2nd instance of WLM (polygamy) it connects but it looks unpatched. Any ideas?

I've switched to Mess Patch recently, it has more features, more interesting options and is slightly easier to use .

My Review: Change Messenger's design using Mess Patch

i use messpatch because it does more stuff, though my freind says it doesn't work, we both use 8.5  beta btw

I have just upgraded to WLM (forced) and I am looking for a patch to bring back the large icons (pictures) for my contacts in the contact list.  Does anyone know if either Apatch or Messpatch will do this for me.
Also I did try to load Messpatch onto WLM but it keeps coming back stating the following:  "Mess Patch was not able to locate an installation of Messenger.  Please install Messenger properly and try again."  The program is located:  Local Disk (C/Program Files/Windows Live/Messenger.exe.  I have even uninstalled the program and loaded new just to be sure it is a fresh copy.  Anyone have any suggestions on how I can install this patch?

Thanks for the help.
Jay

make sure you have the latest available download of messpatch and check if it's compatible with your version of messenger, mess patch can allow you to force contact display pictures and realtive sizes too

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Originally posted by afnetman
I have just upgraded to WLM (forced) and I am looking for a patch to bring back the large icons (pictures) for my contacts in the contact list.  Does anyone know if either Apatch or Messpatch will do this for me.
Also I did try to load Messpatch onto WLM but it keeps coming back stating the following:  "Mess Patch was not able to locate an installation of Messenger.  Please install Messenger properly and try again."  The program is located:  Local Disk (C/Program Files/Windows Live/Messenger.exe.  I have even uninstalled the program and loaded new just to be sure it is a fresh copy.  Anyone have any suggestions on how I can install this patch?

Thanks for the help.
Jay

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On the topic of patches, my shared folders don't work anymore... what patch doesnt murder them?

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the newest version of messpatch(g-5851288816) works fine with WLM2008, exept it's a bit of a bugger to undo if you don't like how something looks

and yes, you can have the contact DPs in the contact list, you can have them massive, slightly smaller, even smaller or tiny

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I have just upgraded to WLM (forced) and I am looking for a patch to bring back the large icons (pictures) for my contacts in the contact list.

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I remember Ghost Patch by Volv, he should release the source code for it. I'll even buy him a muffin if he does .

hm thanks, ill try and reinstall and repatch