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    MSN messenger forcing me to update to 8

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by beige, Sep 15, 2009.

  1. beige

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    MSN messenger 2day started forcing me to update to msn 8 , and i think this is really a bad program , i tried to use it before but i really didn't like it , epecially when it asked me download some bloat ware to scan my files that i will send in the conversation , this is really uncool from the Microsoft , TOTALLY UNCOOL
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    beige, Sep 15, 2009
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    kegobeer, Sep 15, 2009
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  3. beige

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    no , thank you for guiding me
     
    beige, Sep 15, 2009
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    It's to plug a security vulnerability in the program's internal code that can let an attacker to execute code on your computer, but yes, a work around is available for those who absolutely must stay on an older version. :rolleyes: Even us folks using sub versions of 2009 HAVE to upgrade, so it's not just a "Microshaft iz teh evilz, and wantz to push bloat on us" move, there's a real reason behind it.

    Oh and BTW, it only takes a few seconds to configure WLM to use your default AV system to scan files, if it doesn't autodetect it during setup. :rolleyes:

    Me, I'm not going to take the chance that someone could infiltrate my computer, and have already upgraded to the latest version
     
    booboo12, Sep 16, 2009
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    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    meh, majority of the population will be totally happy with the newest WLM 2009. MS doesn't really care about the extreme minorities who has special needs.
     
    jackluo923, Sep 16, 2009
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    Your login window is absolutely gigantic.

    WLM 2009 is also very nice, and looks good with Vista/Win7.
     
    S.SubZero, Sep 16, 2009
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  7. Vinyard

    Vinyard Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know about you guys but I laughed a lot when I read the thread title. :p
    Anyways... MSN also forced me to download the latest version and I truly hate it. I haven't tried out WLM 2009 yet but if it's as good as some people say I will use it.
     
    Vinyard, Sep 16, 2009
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    Vinyard, i think "the latest version" is the one you tried ;D.. The OP probably means that he was forced to update to 9.
     
    Kocane, Sep 16, 2009
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  9. agusman

    agusman when the going gets weird

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    Is WLM2009 working behind proxy servers? It didn't when it first came out...
     
    agusman, Sep 17, 2009
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