I need help

[Grammalamma]

Hi,

I wasn't sure where to ask about this. I had to run recovery disk on my computer. So, therefore, I no longer had MSN Instant Messenger. When I tried to download it, I kept getting messages like "incorrect parameter" and "required resource is corrupt." I don't know what to do. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give.

 

[fisherman2]

Hi, i am trying to find you an answer, what is the purpose of running recovery disk? does everything else work?

 

[Grammalamma]

Hi,

I ran the recovery disk because it wouldn't do anything at all. As far as I know, everything else works. I haven't re-installed everything yet.

Thanks

 

[fisherman2]

I sent you a reply to your email to me, let me know if you DID NOT receive it.

 

[Grammalamma]

Fisherman,

Now I am really confused. I didn't send you an e-mail.

 

[Uzi_4_U]

Did you install a virus scanner program? Before you start trolling the internet downloading other things, I recommend you do that.

Were you downloading the Messenger for the proper operating system?

 

[Grammalamma]

Was I downloading Messenger for the proper operating system? Sorry, I don't know what this means. Yes, I did install a virus scanner and it says I am free from viruses.

 

[doofus125]

Was I downloading Messenger for the proper operating system? Sorry, I don't know what this means. Yes, I did install a virus scanner and it says I am free from viruses.

You need to download the proper "messenger" for your operating system (Windows 98/ME/2k/XP?)......Not all versions of "messenger" work with all versions of windows......

 

[Uzi_4_U]

Was I downloading Messenger for the proper operating system? Sorry, I don't know what this means. Yes, I did install a virus scanner and it says I am free from viruses.

Watch windows load up as well. You should be able to learn the operating system you have installed from there. There should be a screen that will show up before windows asks you for your password. That says which operating system that you have. It will say windows followed by what ever variant that you have. Hope that helps.
As for the advice about the antivirus scanner, it is simply a good idea to have one of those installed and to keep it updated. It is a good thing to have especially if you are planning to download things from microsoft especially.

 

[doofus125]

I recommend to anyone that doesn't know how to use their computer to install Norton Systemworks and to run the "One Button Checkup" and the antivirus on it's 8pm friday schedule. I know it can be a memory hog, but when you don't know how to keep your system running with those problems, it is the best solution because it is one of the best software packages out there even though it does use alot of memory.....

 

[Grammalamma]

I was trying to download the same version that I had installed successfully before I had to run the recovery disk.

 

[doofus125]

I was trying to download the same version that I had installed successfully before I had to run the recovery disk.

Ok, first step.....what version of windows do you have? 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP Home, XP Pro? (look on the side of the start menu)......

 

[Grammalamma]

I have Windows ME. If I had previously installed MSN Messenger 6.1 and had no problems, I don't understand why I can't install it now.

 

[doofus125]

I have Windows ME. If I had previously installed MSN Messenger 6.1 and had no problems, I don't understand why I can't install it now.

Ok, try this..... go to this link, download version 5.0 for windows ME and install it, then restart your system and try to upgrade to 6.1.......

http://oldversion.com/program.php?n=msnm


Get version 6.1 from this link if you haven't..... http://windowsmessenger.com/

I'm on my way out for a few hours, I'll be back later this afternoon.....

 

[Grammalamma]

Doofus, Happy belated birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for your help. I was able to download version 5.0.

 

[doofus125]

Doofus, Happy belated birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for your help. I was able to download version 5.0.

Thank you

Were u able to upgrade from 5.0 to 6.1? Sometimes MSN messenger asks you if you want to update and it will update automatically, but I don't remember if it automatically goes from one version to another (like 5.0 to 6.1.......it might only go from 5.0 to 5.3 or something like that).......

 

[Grammalamma]

Hi Duufus,

I haven't tried to upgrade. I was sure than I had originally had 6.1 but I might be mistaken. Version 5.0 looks just like what I had before, so whether I can upgrade or not, I'm just happy to have MSN Messsenger going. I have a lot of friends who have MSN and want to be able to continue to communicate with them.

 

[Grammalamma]

Hi again Doofus, sorry about misspelling your name.