XP users forced to use Windows Live Messenger to prevent webcam exploit
on Tue 11 Sep 2007 (16:44 GMT) (6174 views)
This still leaves other Windows users at risk, but this is just a temporary solution to the problem (I would hardly call this a huge security flaw anyway, it is hard to get any virus of this nature spreading). If anything I am more concerned about MSN Messenger users not wanting to use Windows Live Messenger as to some they are two different programs and a minority will want to keep using MSN Messenger.
If your wondering why this only applies to Windows XP users, it simply comes down to users of Windows 2000 and below are not compatible with newer versions of Messenger. I think we can expect some form of update for MSN Messenger 7.0 in the near furture.
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Got any ideas on how to stop it happening?
I have Live Messenger 8.1 and upgrading just means I have the stupid problem of no contacts appearing on my screen.
my friends agree, we're not using MSN any more.. they can stuff their program, we're finally replacing it, i still need a program to share drawing thats not OpenCanvas1.1
Does that mean the older versions will work again?
At this date (9/12/07) I cannot connect on MSN 7.5.
The box displays "New MSN version found. Please install continue"
yes/no
If I "choose" NO, i cannot connect, If I "choose" YES, it downloads windows LIVE messneger.
I JUST HATE WLM!!!! It's unstable, ram eater, has may bugs ++++. etc etc
I CANNOT CHOOSE ANYMORE!!!
I'm hating M$, a little bit more now..
This tip may be useful for those who do not want to upgrade, e.g. for those using WLM Lite (the latest version has issues).
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