Re: another dumb question



Hi,

MSN Messenger doesn't even come with XP, you have to download it separately.
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"Jerry" <NoSpamChiefZeke@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> First, MSN Messenger can be told to not start when Windows starts - so that could be one
> reason your daughter thinks it's not installed. Tell her to check Start > Programs and see
> if MSN Messenger is there, or open Explorer and see if there is folder \Program files\MSN
> Messenger.
>
> Second, MSN Messenger was recently updated to version 7.5.0299 and can be downloaded from
> the MSN Messenger web site.
>
> "T.L." <TL@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:79FD8D9A-E39A-4E44-8FB8-C1AE401A5194@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> would i assume ALL new computers w/XP have MSN Messenger?
>> if so, would the icon normally be in the lower right toolbar?
>> if not, how would one start MSN Messenger?
>>
>> here's the problem, my 11 yr old daughter lives in the east, & i live in the
>> west and i'm trying to set up IM 4 me & her.
>> i got her a hotmail address, but she says her NEW computer does not have
>> Messenger.
>>
>> any suggestions would be appreciated
>
>


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