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    Windows Live messenger crashing on Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DarthWayne, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. DarthWayne

    DarthWayne Notebook Consultant

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    as i fired up my new laptop...and clicked on live messenger..it said i ll have to update to latest version.

    did that.

    and now when i click on live messenger from start...it keeps crashing ..

    tried clicking on 'check for solution' but hasnt helped till now.
     
    DarthWayne, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Oh boy.

    It helps to know the laptop make and model along with that OS you are running.
     
    surfasb, Dec 13, 2009
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    We'll also need the nature of the error. If you don't get a specific error code or dialogue box, then use Event Viewer and search through Application Errors for any info on Messenger.
     
    Bog, Dec 13, 2009
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  4. n0elia

    n0elia Come on Haswell...

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    Try uninstalling and reinstall, see if it helps... easy :) if not, come back here, and we'll help
     
    n0elia, Dec 14, 2009
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  5. DarthWayne

    DarthWayne Notebook Consultant

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    okay...i restarted the comp

    and now it seems to work without any crashing.

    funny..but worked.
     
    DarthWayne, Dec 14, 2009
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