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O.P. lock suggestion?
when msgplus is installed, it should register a protocol (like msgplusunlock:// or something) that launches mptools.exe with some parameter that makes it show a balloon in the notification area explaining how to unlock messenger. this would make it easier to help people on the forums and on IRC who accidentally locked their messenger without realizing it, as they'd just be able to click a link and then be directed to the icon they need to click -- e.g.:

newb: how do i unlock my messenger??/

me: click here

This post was edited on 10-05-2008 at 06:42 PM by ShawnZ.
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10-05-2008 06:39 PM
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RE: lock suggestion?
no
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10-05-2008 06:46 PM
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RE: lock suggestion?
Or simply make the option disabled by default in the welcome wizard. It would solve a lot of issues. From all users seeking help in #msgplus, over 75% inquire how to unlock their Messenger. I believe this is a serious design flaw.
10-05-2008 06:47 PM
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RE: lock suggestion?
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Or simply make the option disabled by default
Agreed, very simple fix and does the job well.

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10-05-2008 09:48 PM
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RE: lock suggestion?
Shawnz: no
And please put in the channel topic the beta is not supported :(
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10-05-2008 10:55 PM
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RE: RE: lock suggestion?
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Or simply make the option disabled by default
Agreed, very simple fix and does the job well.
Agreed (Y).
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10-05-2008 11:16 PM
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the first time you lock it it has a popup that asks you if you really wanna lock it? (i can't be the first one to think of that, was it removed?)
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10-06-2008 01:00 AM
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(i can't be the first one to think of that, was it removed?)
it's still there
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RE: lock suggestion?
But it's obviously not enough.
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RE: lock suggestion?
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Or simply make the option disabled by default
Agreed, very simple fix and does the job well.
Don't forget the Plus! menu item "Lock Messenger" which I believe the 75% of newbies lock their Messenger via that item for the first time (it's only my guess, doesn't need to reflect reailites :P).

This matter was introduced by me a long time ago, please search the forums: [suggestion] Tip window for unlocking Messenger and for people who can't stand to read all useless stuff in that thread, my last suggestion is here and andrey's tooltip suggestion with a sample ss is here
10-09-2008 08:37 AM
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