Shoutbox

Here are some instructions to trick Messenger into thinking it's using the 2009 version, when actually it's 8.5.

Note: I haven't tested it, so I can't confirm it works. Some details may not be exactly right.

1. Firstly, exit Messenger so it is not running.
1. Download ResHacker.
2. Once open, go to File > Open > C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe.
3. On the left, select the Version Info folder, then 1, then 1033.
4. In the main panel, scroll down to where it says:

code:

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VALUE "ProductVersion", "8.5.xxx"
The x's represent the version you have.

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5. Change the version number to the latest Messenger version, example: 14.0.8089.0726
6. Click the Compile Script button.
7. Then go to File > Save.
8. Close ResHacker. Run Messenger.

If you have problems, you may need to run ResHacker.exe as administrator (instructions).