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    WLM and superbar

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jisatsu, Mar 12, 2010.

  1. Jisatsu

    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit on my Acer Timeline 1810T and for some reason when I am running Windows Live Messenger it displays twice in the superbar.

    I tried to use the workaround where you set compatibility to Windows Vista but the problem still exists.

    Anyone have any ideas on how I can resolve this?
     
    Jisatsu, Mar 12, 2010
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  2. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes NvGPUPro

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    You can't. This is how MSN (Live Messenger) was designed.
    They are alternative IM software, like Trillian.

    If you use Trillian, the program is packed with options to customize the program with different looks, and check it out on what suit the best if you don't like the default settings.
     
    GoodBytes, Mar 12, 2010
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  3. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    This really bugs me too. If there is a solution, I'd love to hear it!
     
    Joel, Mar 12, 2010
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  4. Kocane

    Kocane Notebook Deity

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    WLM 8.5 for great justice
     
    Kocane, Mar 12, 2010
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  5. Jisatsu

    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had this problem when I had Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, but at least changing the Compatibility mode to Vista fixed it, I don't know why it doesn't work on Home Premium 64-bit.
     
    Jisatsu, Mar 12, 2010
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    computerstriker Notebook Evangelist

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    It does, my WLM stays in the tray =D and I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium x64
     
    computerstriker, Mar 12, 2010
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  7. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can run windows live messenger in vista sp1 or sp2 compatibility mode and it'll go back to normal. E.g. msn icon in the tray.
     
    jackluo923, Mar 12, 2010
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  8. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Oh WOW, that's awesome, thank's for that - I never thought about doing that!
     
    Joel, Mar 13, 2010
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  9. Jisatsu

    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tried that several times, doesn't work for me, doesn't work for Skype either.
     
    Jisatsu, Mar 13, 2010
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  10. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Hmm, that's odd. Mine worked first time.
    See.
     

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