Official Windows Messenger Live BETA Thread

[_I am Reptar]

I like it so far.

Is there an APatch for it yet?

[Eli]

I personally like the new look. I haven't found any bugs either that haven't already been posted :s.

[wutang01]

What is the version number of Windows Live Messenger 8 Beta?

8.0.????

Just curious. I'm trying to track the different builds

[factoid]

build number is...

8.0.0365

on a somewhat related note, is anyone else having trouble getting to the conntect.microsoft.com site?

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

I like it so far.

Is there an APatch for it yet?

there is an A-patch for it. most of the otpions are disabled.

http://www.a-patch.tk

[snowing]

Finally able to download and install WLM...

Yes, the UI looks dull and ugly. Way too bloated too. There are quite a few bugs I have already found.

My connect.microsoft.com page does not have the "Feedback" link either... :no:

[_I am Reptar]

With apatch it looks so nice wow.

[RAINMAN]

[noPCtoday]

how to submit a bug?... its not on connect/ideas/app

[b0m8er]

how to submit a bug?... its not on connect/ideas/app

Goto Connect - My participation - WLM 8.0 - Submit feedback

[_I am Reptar]

I want an invite so i can invite my other email lol

all my contacts there.

[noPCtoday]

Goto Connect - My participation - WLM 8.0 - Submit feedback

sorry? i counldt find any thing was related to Submit feedback.

Welcome to the Windows Live? Messenger 8.0 Beta!

We are excited to welcome you as one of our exclusive Managed Beta testers and look forward to taking all of your feedback. Thbeta has not yet startedbwtf?i got my download link alreadyi>) but keep an eye on your inbox for an email from us with information on where to download the software.

We know you are all anxious to get started so we have opened up the newsgroups for you to use. Here is a chance to get to know your fellow beta testers and start building a beta community that will help make Windows Live Messenger great. If you haven't set up your newsgroups you can do so by clicking the ?Community? link on the left and follow the instructions.

though i found a Submit Feedback in the messenger program, help > send feedback. would that work?

[b0m8er]

sorry? i counldt find any thing was related to Submit feedback.

though i found a Submit Feedback in the messenger program, help > send feedback. would that work?

I quess.....

Now I also have a question: Why can't I access newsgroups? It connects, accepts password and all that stuff. The only group I see is microsoft.betanews.system.announcements

[killa19]

I quess.....

Now I also have a question: Why can't I access newsgroups? It connects, accepts password and all that stuff. The only group I see is microsoft.betanews.system.announcements

When did you create your password? I think it was around 20 hours before I could see any newsgroup other than microsoft.betanews.system.announcements

[dav-n]

yeah i got an invite too, downloaded and installed, first beta so im excited :) i also found a bug but dont have the submit feedback on connect :no: .. i guess i have to wait ...

[b0m8er]

When did you create your password? I think it was around 20 hours before I could see any newsgroup other than microsoft.betanews.system.announcements

2 days ago :(

[amrinders87]

Where do I go to acess the newsgroups?

[b0m8er]

Where do I go to acess the newsgroups?

To use our newsgroups you will need a newsreader program such as Outlook Express (which supports multiple news servers and comes with several Microsoft products, including IE 4.0 or higher). Other third party newsreaders are available as well.

The link below allows you to retrieve your newsgroup ID and configure a password for use in the newsgroups.

To add a new news server using Outlook Express:

Open Outlook Express.

From the 'Tools' menu, select 'Accounts'.

Select the 'Add' button. Click 'News'. Follow the instructions in the Internet Connection Wizard.

Enter your name and e-mail address when prompted. Choose 'Next' after each entry.

On the Internet News Server Name Page, enter "betanews.microsoft.com" and check the box "My news server requires me to log on". Click 'Next'.

For account name, enter "<Your newsgroup ID>". Then enter your password. Click 'Next'.

Then click 'Finish'.

Select 'Close' and begin downloading your newsgroups.

NOTE: When you are connected, you may need to Refresh Newsgroup Headers in order to see newer postings, including your own. Other newsreaders may have different ways of doing this.

For the latest information about Outlook Express as well as a list of Frequently Asked Questions, check out the Outlook Express Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/oe/ for Windows users and http://www.microsoft.com/mac/oe/ for Macintosh users.

If you are unable to access Microsoft beta newsgroups you may be behind a corporate firewall. You may be able to install a proxy server that is able to pass protocols on port 119. Otherwise, your system administrator can solve the problem by opening the News port in the firewall (port 119).

[amrinders87]

The link below allows you to retrieve your newsgroup ID and configure a password for use in the newsgroups.

Thanks. But where is that link to get ID and password?

EDIT: I figured it out. Thanks for your help!

Edited December 16, 2005 by amrinders87

[Slimy]

Guys I can't sign in. Can someone tell them that p [underscore] emil [at] hotmail [dot] com cannot login? I don't have a feedback button in connect either :s

Please see the screenshot. Repair puts a nice green checkmark beside ip and does nothing. Sign in still fails and hitting restart gives another exclamation mark.

Does WLM8 use specific ports, as I do have a router..

[b0m8er]

Thanks. But where is that link to get ID and password?

EDIT: I figured it out. Thanks for your help!

On your connect site, under Community section. When you press this button it'd tell you your ID and will ask you to enter password you desire.

[Deathray]

Guys I can't sign in. Can someone tell them that p [underscore] emil [at] hotmail [dot] com cannot login? I don't have a feedback button in connect either :s

Please see the screenshot. Repair puts a nice green checkmark beside ip and does nothing. Sign in still fails and hitting restart gives another exclamation mark.

Have you tried releasing and renewing your ip address through windows?

[Slimy]

Have you tried releasing and renewing your ip address through windows?

Just did it. Nothing. But it's definitely WLM8 because I can browse, use p2p etc. perfectly.

[b0m8er]

Guys I can't sign in. Can someone tell them that p [underscore] emil [at] hotmail [dot] com cannot login? I don't have a feedback button in connect either :s

Please see the screenshot. Repair puts a nice green checkmark beside ip and does nothing. Sign in still fails and hitting restart gives another exclamation mark.

Does WLM8 use specific ports, as I do have a router..

Report it to [email protected]

[Slimy]

will do b0m8er, thanks!