I was testing out some of the Messenger Plus! features as I'm still new to it. I saw the "Messenger Lock" button and decided to click it out of curiosity. Once I did, however, all my Windows Live Messenger programs closed themselves and I haven't been able to open it since then. I'm not sure what I did and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do now. I've tried to reopen Windows Live Messenger, but it won't let me. Please help!
This post was edited on 11-24-2009 at 07:52 PM by PainofSixPaths.
quote:Originally posted by MattyRid
If you locked your Messenger by accident and don't know how to get it back, look for a new icon in your notification area (bottom right; by the clock). It usually looks like a grey disk with tubes/pipes underneath. If you hover your mouse over it, you will see 'Windows Live Messenger'. If you still can't spot it, here's how it should look like: -- Double click this icon to bring your Messenger back. If that doesn't help hold "Ctrl" while you double click
PS: if you happen to have Windows 7, then the icon will look like a magnifying glass (by default).
quote:Originally posted by PainofSixPaths
I'm not sure what I did
You locked messenger Aka closing all the open windows and 'hiding' it for the people who are watching over your shoulder or who are coming into your room all of a sudden.
It's a kind of 'Boss protection'.
This post was edited on 11-24-2009 at 09:04 PM by CookieRevised.
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-- Double click this icon to bring your Messenger back. If that doesn't help hold "Ctrl" while you double click
Aka closing all the open windows and 'hiding' it for the people who are watching over your shoulder or who are coming into your room all of a sudden.