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Windows Messenger 5.1 - Can click links in typing box, but not chat area. by hellslave on 07-09-2005 at 11:31 PM
Not sure when this started, but I just noticed it today. A friend that I was chatting with put up a link, and I couldn't click it; it was just standard text. However, when I copy/paste it into my typing box, it then becomes clickable. Same goes for link that I put up.
Any help would be much appreciated.
RE: Windows Messenger 5.1 - Can click links in typing box, but not chat area. by Joa on 07-09-2005 at 11:48 PM
apparently the links have been made non-clickable in version 5.1 of windows messenger for security reasons, see here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899283
"Improves security by using the latest secure components. Additionally, URL links are now non-clickable. This behavior is by default."
Edit: I am not sure if this feature can be overridden.
RE: Windows Messenger 5.1 - Can click links in typing box, but not chat area. by hellslave on 07-20-2006 at 11:41 AM
Wow... just found this topic again when I Googled my name. Surprised it's still here.
Might as well ask while I'm here: has that override been found yet?