Wednesday, February 20th 2008
Latest Version of Windows Live Messenger Will Not Run in an x64 Environment
So, it turns out that Microsoft was developing a new version of Windows Live Messenger, released it, and is trying to get everyone on the upgrade bandwagon. While everyone running the previous/beta versions of Windows Live Messenger will be getting pretty prompts, it seems that there is a small problem. Anyone running a 64-bit operating environment, whether or not you're running XP or Vista, cannot upgrade to the latest version of Windows Live Messenger. In fact, it almost seems like Microsoft has dumped an x64 version of Windows Live Messenger altogether. The most recent version available for x64 customers is 8.1, while the current version is 8.5.
Source:
Neowin.net
39 Comments on Latest Version of Windows Live Messenger Will Not Run in an x64 Environment
But Windows Live can go to hell if you ask me. That stupid "My Sharing Folder" crap just gets on my nerves and is the main reason I took it off. That and it disables the older versions so you are forced to download the upgraded Live version :banghead:
Ummmmm..... ?
Never found a real good reason why I should use it.
As for Mac's , I have absolutely nothing against them. I have worked on a Mac for several years when I was learning how to make music, and I found it at the end rather easy to use.
In my eyes I see a computer as a tool, and don't really care if it's a PC, Mac or just a simple PDA.
There is no reason to try and make a "war" between the two different systems. Some Mac's even use Intel CPU's.
Wait.. they ARE a normal PC! The only thing OSX has for it, is that because they have tight hardware control they can tailor software for it - VM fusion for example, lets you VM vista will full 3D capability. This cant be done on PC, because there is so many video cards and drivers for PC, that it would be a nightmare to make it all compatible.
Can you overclock a Mac? Nope. Can you overclock a PC? Yes- but not always in BIOS (CPUFSB ftw!!). This is one of many reasons why I'll nver use a mac.
XP x64 running...guess what? Messenger 8.5.
Yup that's right, 8.5 because it DOES install.
The new "unified" install package is what is not fully 64-bit compatible, but there are .msi files available that will allow you to install the program you wish.
PM if you want the link.
So I'm afraid, that this news is false.
Fresh vista install, nothin but winupdates - MSN 8.1 and 8.5 refuse to sign in.