How to Avoid Windows Live Messenger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download Windows Live Essentials 2009 if you have not already done so.

   This is because Windows Live Essentials 2009 will not install if there is a newer version of Windows Live Essentials on your computer. ,, This is because it is set by default to run when Windows starts.
   
   You will get a message telling you to upgrade.
   
   Ignore this message, and click on 'Options' in Messenger, and un-tick where it says 'start with Windows'. ,,, Look for the 'Messenger exe'.
   
   You can also find it in your start menu. ,,, Now save the settings. , You will no longer get any more annoying messages telling you to upgrade.
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   Step 2: If you have Windows Live Essentials 2011 already on your computer

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   Step 3: you first need to uninstall it.

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   Step 4: You need to remove all of the other Windows Live Essentials 2011

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   Step 5: Photo Gallery 2011

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   Step 6: Mail 2011 and others as well

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   Step 7: before you can install the 2009 version.

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   Step 8: When you first install Windows Live Messenger 2009

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   Step 9: it will open for the first time.

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    Step 10: Now close Messenger.

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    Step 11: Now you need to change the program compatibility settings to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP.

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    Step 12: To do this go to your Programs folder on C/Drive and then go into your Windows Live folder.

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    Step 13: Right click on the 'Messenger exe' and select 'properties'.

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    Step 14: Now you need to change compatibility settings to Windows XP

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    Step 15: this look for the compatibility settings and set it to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP service Pack 3

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    Step 16: or Windows XP.

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    Step 17: You will now be able to use Windows Live Messenger 2009 again and you will be able to log into Messenger 2009.

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