Windows Messenger 5.0 (Update)

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File Name: install.exe - Download Size: 8447 KB - Date Published: 3/11/2004 - Version: 5.0

Overview
Windows Messenger is the instant messaging client of choice for businesses in managed environments with connectivity to Exchange Instant Messaging Servers and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) based Instant Messaging Servers, along with connectivity to the MSN Messenger service.

Supported Operating Systems: TabletPC, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Media Center Edition

Download: Windows Messenger 5.0

View: Windows Messenger Experience Kit

News source: Home Page for Windows Messenger

Fixed rehashing on change of Daylight Saving Time (DST) [MightyKnife]. To disable this patch, add "AdjustNTFSDaylightFileTime=0" in "[eMule]" section in preferences.ini file.
Fixed bug with colors and known-type in searchlist control after files were canceled and/or added/removed from share.
Fixed bug with sorting by category in download listview.
USS will temporarly be limited to a minimum of 10K until we correct a couple issues at lower speeds.
Fixed bug in UDP socket with ReaskFilePing which was not answered for files in most cases
Fixed bug in IP filter; adjacent ranges with different levels were merged.
IRC now handles sound events. (/sound [*.wav] [message]) (Sounds are stored in "../eMule/Sounds/IRC" dir)
Fix KadID bug which created some clusters and reported bad user counts..
Packets for the UDP socket send queue now have a lifetime now to keep from creating a backlog of packets.
fixed a bug, that resumed 2 (instead of 1) files for the function "start next paused file, when a files completes"
correction in the statistics for source-type passive - and several minor GUI fixes
fixed invoking the comment page
fixed Chicane webinterface template, to be able to start downloads from searchresults
Fixed a IRC crash bug thanks to reports from several irc ops..
Fixed the IRC Accept links from friends only option.
IRC default name gets a pseudo random nick on connect to avoid nick collisions.
Extra IRC filter options.
Fixed flaw in exception handling which did not immediatly disconnect a client which sends invalid file data packets.
Fixed bug in UDP socket with processing of a received file status.
Fixed several flaws in Kad window with connect and bootstrap function/buttons.
Put back ping info for USS and small adjustment to USS - zz
Removed some debug info in the upload bars

#1 csabo2 on 12 Mar 2004 - 07:52

This is new? i thought this was released a while back.

#2 MxxCon on 12 Mar 2004 - 07:56

indeed...

(4 replies) #3 audioscheine on 12 Mar 2004 - 07:56

yeah same here, and when will windows messenger look like msn messenger 6?

#3.1 Rudy on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:00

prolly never, its meant for companies not end users

#3.2 AshMan on 12 Mar 2004 - 16:04

That the hell are you talking about? Messenger 6 is one of the ugliest, bloated piles of dog sh** I have ever see.

#3.3 §imGuy on 12 Mar 2004 - 17:40

QUOTE (#3.2)

I concur, that is the reason why I stopped using MSN Mesenger 6.1 and switched to Windows Messenger. I could care less with all the fancy emotions, display pictures, and crap. But for people who have a life. I think we can make some good use of our times instead of laughing our ass off at some funny emotion or display picture. And plus, IM programs are made to...IM?

#3.4 DOGglee on 13 Mar 2004 - 11:34

i dun agree... MSN messenger looks great, it's the best, i love it whoohooo

#4 Rudy on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:00

yea isnt it really old?

(3 replies) #5 MxxCon on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:02

i had build 5.0.0381
this is build 5.0.0482

#5.1 Simon- on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:05

5.0.0468 is in Autopatcher XP 4.5 FYI

#5.2 FlishFun on 12 Mar 2004 - 13:05

Well then it looks like I'll have to update that!

#5.3 Octol on 12 Mar 2004 - 13:27

Yeah, I've had 468 installed since October 16th.

#6 xStainDx on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:02

new build!!

(3 replies) #7 Ized on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:03

I'd guess this is a new updated build for 5.0. The original Windows Messenger 5.0 was released sometime last August or ealier .

I also think it's silly microsoft keeps working on two IM applications: MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger. Why not just group the two development teams together and get ONE really good app (Microsoft Messenger .. hehe) that does it all. Seriously: the features on these two apps are allready -almost- the same.

#7.1 WindowsNT on 12 Mar 2004 - 10:49

can you see companys using MSN Messenger 6.x with all the games and stuff? NO!

So that's where Windows Messenger comes in, also Windows Messenger supports Exchange IM and SIP Servers

#7.2 ultimaweapon on 12 Mar 2004 - 14:03

Windows messenger is just so much nicer and less bumfy

#7.3 §imGuy on 12 Mar 2004 - 17:48

QUOTE (#7.0)

I also think it's silly microsoft keeps working on two IM applications: MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger. Why not just group the two development teams together and get ONE really good app (Microsoft Messenger .. hehe) that does it all. Seriously: the features on these two apps are allready -almost- the same.

My friend, if you like to screw around with MSN Messenger 6.1, then have fun. I don't see the point of that clunky playschool style interface when it's all about an IM program. Unless you're one of those people that don't have a life and add users that you find at match.com. Just leave Windows Messenger alone and go play for hours on end with MSN Messenger 6.1. Have fun wasting your time.

Seriously...Windows Messenger has a much cleaner interface.

#8 HellBender on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:04

woo hoo!! a new .01 revision!! OH THE JOY!!!

(1 reply) #9 computerchan on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:14

better wait for more bugfixes first

#9.1 warr on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:44

(2 replies) #10 jesterzwild on 12 Mar 2004 - 08:28

The reason there are two Messenger clients has to do with driving users to MSN. A new computer user with Windows XP is more apt to use the included Windows Messenger before bothering to download another. Over time though, as the user notices that friends/contacts are using MSN Messenger -- noticing by the number of features that aren't compatible between the two applications -- the user will most likely decide to download and install the MSN client. Once a user is "hooked" on MSN Messenger, there is a greater likelihood that a subscription to MSN itself will be a choice said user might make.

#10.1 WishX on 12 Mar 2004 - 09:35

Didn't you say this all before once?

#10.2 jesterzwild on 12 Mar 2004 - 13:57

Not that I recall, though it's entirely possible I have sometime, somewhere. However, I was providing an explanaition to a question from earlier in the comments.

Anyhow, what's your point? Not like anything said around here hasn't been said before.

#11 jameseuk on 12 Mar 2004 - 15:36

lol the windows messenger pages need updating

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/messenger/features.asp <4.7????

(1 reply) #12 Slugsie on 12 Mar 2004 - 16:17

OK, could someone help me out here please. What is the difference between the various versions of Messaging applications that MS supply?

I have Windows XP Pro, and I have Windows Messanger v4.7.3000. I've used MSN Messenger 6 in the past, but the two versions always seem to get into a fight over which one is going to work and be logged in.

If I install this version 5 will it overwrite v4.7, or will my desktop become a battlefield for two competing versions yet again? (I know I can uninstall the v4.7, but if this is supposed to be a true new version, shouldn't it just overwrite it?)

Also, any clues as to why this isn't offered as an update in Windows Update??? (I am on the WUv5 beta, so that might explain it maybe?)

Please help!?!?!?

#12.1 x00783 on 12 Mar 2004 - 17:53

When MSN and Windows Messengers get into their fights over who is going to work, I just end process the Windows Messenger, then go to c:program fileswindows messneger and rename msmsgs.exe to amsmsgs.exe so they won't fight over control. That is my work around and it works good for me.

** Note the directory and file names may be off since I am at work and we dont have messengers installed here.... My memory isnt the best.

Louis..

#13 csabo2 on 12 Mar 2004 - 17:58

this wont even run i exec it , it doesnt show up, its not in taskman

#14 shrike on 13 Mar 2004 - 01:12

isn't this file a little large for an 'update'?

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