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    Windows Live Messenger in Compatibility mode

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MaXimus, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    I choose to run it in compatibility mode coz I don't like it to be in the tab bar below......

    but now it never starts with Windows........and even when I start it......i have to grant it permission through UAC everytime......

    how to fix this?
     
    MaXimus, Aug 8, 2009
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  2. MaXimus

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    ????????????????????????????????????????????
     
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Do you have the problem if you don't use the shortcut, ie go to the program directory and launch the program?
     
    kegobeer, Aug 9, 2009
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  4. MaXimus

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    yup, just tried it, same result, uac pops up
     
    MaXimus, Aug 9, 2009
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  5. kegobeer

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    Maybe changing the permissions on the Live Messenger program files directory and the live messenger application will help.
     
    kegobeer, Aug 9, 2009
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    turn uac off?
     
    alexkolb1, Aug 9, 2009
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    kegobeer, Aug 9, 2009
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  8. MaXimus

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    WOW! Thanks alot man! you're a star!! now I can start it automatically and without any UAC prompt!

    rep point added!

    EDIT: can't give u a rep point now until i spread some around

    will do it soon
     
    MaXimus, Aug 10, 2009
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  9. RangerXML

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    You can't give him a rep, but I can, used this for xfire.
     
    RangerXML, Aug 10, 2009
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