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Originally posted by Philomela
I just want a straight answer, and a solution if there is one.
I happen to hate change, and MSN Messenger has just told me when I tried to sign in:
"A newer version is available. You must install the newer version in order to continue. Would you like to do this now?"
The answer, is no, I don't like change, and I'd like to keep my version 6.2 instead of getting 7.5.
Can I get around this? or do I have to give in to Bill Gates and get something I don't want just because he and his cronies say?
(I'm sure it must be possible somehow, since I know some people still run 4.7, I used to and I think I gave in to the change when it forced me to update to 6.2. Why would there be sites like http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=msnm if it isn't possible to run them?)
Please help! Please tell me it'll be ok!
some pointers...
1) version "4.7" is _NOT_ MSN Messenger, it is
Windows Messenger. That is a whole different program with its own life cycle. You still can use (the latest) Windows Messenger if you like (for now).
2) When using MSN Messenger 6.2, make sure you use he latest version for that branch. That is version
6.2.0208. Though you still would recieve the update notification because 6.2.0208 is getting obsolete and bug fixes will not be put out anymore for it!! Though, for now, the update notification is not a forced one, but it will be soonish.
3) When using MSN Messenger 7.5, again always use the latest version of that branch, atm this is
MSN Messenger 7.5.0324
4) Getting around those update notifications is a bad thing todo. Not only do you violate the eula of ms messenger, but maybe more importantly you are using not so secure and old software. In case of MSN Messenger is is very important to always use the latest version (from the main branch you're using; and eventually branches die out and will be replaced by newer ones).
This also goes for many other (if not all) MS products, always use the latest build of a particular main version. And always update your PC or software with bugfixes.
5) Sites like oldversions.com exist for nostalgia reasons, nothing more, nothing less. Using old obsolete versions is at your own risk and indeed the risk is very high when you do this.
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I'd highly suggest to update to
MSN Messenger 7.5.0324. It isn't all that different from 6.2 anyways. Failing to do will soon open you up for all kind of bugs and maybe even more bad stuff. The reason why you must update is not only for the bugfixes, but also because the protocol which MSN Messenger uses is updated too. Old protocols will not be supported anymore and if you don't update you soonish will not be able to even connect anymore.
Updates are done to make it safer for the user...
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