RSS| lhdal | Oct 11, 2006 | 7.5.0324 |  1 out of 5 |
The worst instant messenger ever. I can't understand why people use a messenger with this much problems. The protocol is problemmatic for ages. It even crashes for days long. The interface is not anything special. But people keep using it probably on the fact that it is annoyingly installed on every Windows machine. If Microsoft should be sued on any basis, it should be because of MSN messenger. Btw I use the protocol via Miranda. |
| Blaxima | Feb 16, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 1 out of 5 |
I've used Msn for awhile now after my disappointment in Trillian but this recent build corrupted my install shield(gave me some 1609 error) and I got it from MSN's site. I've seen that some people have had the same problem whith the lastest Defender release too. Reinstalling Install shield didn't work so I had to reinstall my OS with an image I saved(which is not pirated a copy). Needless to say I'm not happy with this piece of sh8. ICQ used to be my favorite but not enough people use it. The features offered for FREE by most other IM are worth trying them instead. Maybe MS is just going to buy one that gets really popular like all the sh8 companies do that can't make good in house products.(Symantec,EA etc..) DEATH 2 ALL BLOATWARE |
| guybrush2k | Feb 10, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 1 out of 5 |
Trillion of flies eat s***! if they like it, you 2! MSN Messenger is the worst IM in the world (only comparable with Jabber but no M$). Don't have offline messages (ICQ have it for years) Don't have answering machine (Yahoo have it!) Dynamic Avatars (Meegos) are not free (Yahoo have free animated avatar!) Don't have message encritpion (ICQ yes!) BUT it's M$ almost bundled with every windows version (a trimmed version that push to you to upgrade) Switch to Y! Msgr more better 1Gb WebMail, Free Blog (Y! 360), Unlimited Photo site, Free Briefcase, Free customized Radio. You need more reasons!?!? ask me! |
| RoSmecher | Feb 6, 2006 | 7.5.0324 |  5 out of 5 |
best IM system with most of my friends on it. that's what counts, not if it can connect to weird ones like jabber. |
| barcrest | Feb 4, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 5 out of 5 |
Strange i tried to update via the normal MSN Messenger page and that is still 7.5.0322 Anyway i personally feel this is the best IM client going, you could use trillian et al but people i know who are using thoose are always getting it crash out. This just works and thats all that matters. |
| ghammer | Feb 3, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 5 out of 5 |
I'd give it a 4 except for wanting balance the anti-MS crowd. Yahoo and ICQ are ok I guess. But you won't find me or those I know on their systems. MSN has the largest userbase going. Less intrusive. Beats the others cold. Offline messages? Isn't that also called 'EMail"? |
| michel_effeich | Feb 3, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 1 out of 5 |
I dont know why people use msn messenger in the first place. yahoo and icq are MUCH better in terms of user interface and features. The offline messages feature is a VERY important feature and its the reason why i never used msn. And please dont say its coming in msn 8 becasue yahoo and icq had it for ages and we are now reviewing this version not the upcoming one. This deserves a 1 for offering nothing special compared to other options. |
| RADicalSatDude | Feb 3, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 1 out of 5 |
Offline messaging in gonna be in WLM 8, big Deal, Yahoo! Messenger had it for years!!! Unless they offer a version with a slimmed down User Interface, I'm sticking with Windows Messeneger. I can't wait for Yahoo! Messenger to release a MSN chat compatible client. Sick of people forcing me to use MSN services. |
| KKai | Feb 3, 2006 | 7.5.0324 |  4 out of 5 |
The function of offline message is available using MSN 8 |
| photonboy | Feb 3, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 5 out of 5 |
THIS SITE NO LONGER LINKS TO MSN MESSENGER. IT LINKS TO "LIVE MESSENGER." If you still want MSN Messenger, look for MSN Messenger 7.5 v324 which may be the last version. You'll need to google for it as some links may be defaulting to the new Live Messenger. There's also a way to get rid of ads called "Cleanmessenger" or go to www.mess.be I went back to MSN Messenger from the Live version mainly because I didn't like the interface and I'm happy with the current functions. (also I know how to remove the ads in MSN Messenger) However, once a nicer skin and a way to modify Live comes along I'll switch to Live Messenger. |
| Ciolouse | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 1 out of 5 |
Only for window$ XP ... |
| robertguda | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 5 out of 5 |
wether I like this program or not has little to do with the rating I am supposed to give it. considering the fact that millions of people use it and to a certain satisfaction, must have a significant meaning. the program works well, you can chat, have real-life audio conversations, real life video conversations, access your mail from within t, send (small) files, try to be funny (nudges, animated greetings etc. etc) and a fact is it all works pretty much alright. would comparing it to other programs and judging it by personal favoratism help any in revieuwing it ? |
| eclipsingdivinity | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 4 out of 5 |
"Gaim 2.0 final will do everything this will, and more, while using less ram, more protocols, more customizing, and a smaller size altogether" Funny considering GAIM 2.0 is kinda bulky as it is. 20 megs to chat? palease. |
| ToeKneeC | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 5 out of 5 |
How is this bloatware. It's not even 10 Megs. It can chat, send files, send voice clips, talk, video, remote control, games, and a sh*tload more. Top that off with easy to install, easy to use (even passed the mom test). Has never crashed on me. I do agree though, it would be nice to send a IM to someone offline. |
| mjm01010101 | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 5 out of 5 |
Perhaps it's bloated, but much of the bloat is easily tuneable to be quick and easy. I noticed in this version MSN is giving informational hints on what features are available to both parties. kinda cool. But I'll turn it off. :) |
| ModderXManiac | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 1 out of 5 |
My newborn nephew said "buh-buh-buh-bloated!" when he saw this... Gaim 2.0 final will do everything this will, and more, while using less ram, more protocols, more customizing, and a smaller size altogether. KILL IT WITH FIRE! |
| roj | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.5.0324 | 1 out of 5 |
A fine product devolved to bloated filth. ONE star. To those who say "million of people..." etc. I have but one thing to say: Lot's of people buy iPods too. Also, I'm not stupid enough to support adware. Ergo: There are a LOT of lemmings in this world. |
| ArmyMCpl2005 | Feb 1, 2006 | 7.5.0322 |  3 out of 5 |
I gave it a three because if the person you are trying to message is offline you have to email them through another microsoft product, Hotmail. If I wanted an email Program I would have gone looking for one instead of a messenger. ICQ all the way. It has all the same features and is just as secure. All is contained on a server and can send messages to offline users for when they logon to it. |
| Sybs | Dec 20, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 3 out of 5 |
What the hell are you talking about the requirements of WXP for? This is a good messenger, but I agree that it is far too bloated. Also, the connection errors recently have made me want to switch away from it. |
| No Beer For You | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 3 out of 5 |
They really need to release a new version. (not just upgrades to the current version) The interface is outdated, the program's a memory hog and it includes tons of useless stuff. Including a search bar (who searches from a messenger - not me), annoying ad bar, wrongly sized message backgrounds (800x600 not 1024x768 so they look pixelated where they're stretched) In fact the only good things this program has going for it are: -Emoticons and the ability to include your own custom emoticons. -the fact that my friends use it If I didn't have friends who used it, I'd probably be using Yahoo which is much better than this. In this new version I'm hoping they've fixed those stupid random connection errors - only time will tell I guess. Their lack of support for older Windows OS is ridiculous. How exactly am I supposed to upgrade a 60MB RAM computer to Windows XP??? It's a technical impossibility - and I tried it! Luckily I have a new computer but not everyone has a computer good enough (and fast enough) for Windows XP. |
| RoSmecher | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 4 out of 5 |
great IM. 4 and not 5 because of the ads. |
| Buggle | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 5 out of 5 |
@Kylde WindowsME doesn't run on any computer, as it claims to... It is without doubt the worst OS I have éver seen/worked with |
| bobad | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 4 out of 5 |
Good IM program, good release. But MS REALLY should hire someone who can write a coherent change log. BTW, I recommend BitWise IM. It's secure, portable, and no worries about popups and ads. |
| HurricaneGame | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 5 out of 5 |
Never had problems with MSN, one of the best IMs for me. :) |
| Kylde | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 3 out of 5 |
doesn't work in Windows ME as it claims to :( |
| wvbigdave | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 5 out of 5 |
The MSN Messenger team has outdone itself this time around. Now with the Windows Live Messenger 8 beta out now (which I am one of the lucky ones), its getting even better. I can't wait to see what everyone thinks about the new WLM8 here. Its great!! |
| Parvas24 | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 3 out of 5 |
MSN messenger sucks !!!! big time .... Yahoo is better ... also the MSN messenger for Macintosh is very pathetic as it does not have Voice chat or Video chat ... I feel Microsoft should develop better MSN messenger for Windows / Macintosh OS X / Linux operating systems with the same enhanced features so that people can use MSN in all Operating systems which would bring people closer together ..... |
| toymachine | Dec 19, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 5 out of 5 |
If you simply want to get rid of winks, nudges, and all the "cutesyness", go to www.msgs*it.com. Fill the asterisk in with an h, if you cant figure that out. lol Look for a program called A-Patch and run it on a clean install of MSN messenger. Keeps all the features you want, and gets rid of all the useless features you dont want. |
| TomA102210 | Dec 18, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 5 out of 5 |
Reviewer: roj "Winks, nudges and other extraneous garbage - a complete and utter waste of time and so typical of the terminal cutesyness that results in useless bloat." -------------------------------------------------- Why resist change? It is inevitable. If you don't like it, don't use it. Winks and nudges are something other users have been asking for in one form or another for a very long time. I'll rate your post a 1 for shallowness and resistance to change. The product though, I'll rate it a 5 because of the innovation and "cutesyness". |
| roj | Dec 18, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 1 out of 5 |
Winks, nudges and other extraneous garbage - a complete and utter waste of time and so typical of the terminal cutesyness that results in useless bloat. Still at 6.4 and staying there until Gaim 2.0 final makes it out the door. One star for a formally decent messaging client that has gone downhill steadily since 6.4 |
| faja | Dec 18, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 3 out of 5 |
Actually, it is pretty ridiculous that it lost Win2k support. It is getting a bit too bloated, and ugly in the upcoming 8.0 version :) |
| war593122 | Dec 18, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 5 out of 5 |
WLM message rocks. ;) Ciolouse, then upgrade you dumb ass. :P |
| Ciolouse | Dec 18, 2005 | 7.5.0322 | 1 out of 5 |
Not compatible whit Wink2K... |
| Blackhole8746 | Nov 3, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 5 out of 5 |
This is the best messenger ever, using a fast internet connection you almost cannot find any flaws, at least it's better than other instant messengers, and if you do not want the winks and nudges you cand disable and/or not use them |
| Adrian79 | Oct 30, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 5 out of 5 |
winks, etc. cool sh1t...i like the features they add. makes IM more 'fun', i use trillian, but i disable the msn connection from starting I use trillian only to replace AIM lol, yahoo 7 is just as good as MSN cant wait for the merge!! w00t! p.s. u guys that use the term "bloat" are silly and infact u are the n00bs ;-) |
| Ziad270 | Oct 29, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 4 out of 5 |
Nice Instant Messenger. Sad that the sound is not as good and easy as Skype... Dont say a feature is bad, because YOU dont need it..Someone else maybe found of it... |
| Sabz | Oct 28, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 1 out of 5 |
BLOAT an More BLOAT, Use Windows Messenger or Trillian if you dont need dumba** Winks or Nudges,an Dynamic Backgrounds hate to see what MSN Mesenger 8 is gonna be like, MSN need to FOCUS on FIXING This Program Up, NOT Adding More crap to it, |
| imfrog2002 | Oct 28, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 1 out of 5 |
Well, it isn't for 2000, XP and all of those. ONLY XP. I have 2000 and it doesn't work. |
| BriantistUK | Oct 27, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 5 out of 5 |
You can remove the adverts (and almost everything else) using the patching tool at http://www.mess.be/msnmessenger75.htm I've had loads of "service busy" messages from MSN Messenger for the first time in years recently... |
| GoodThings2Life | Oct 27, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 5 out of 5 |
The best of the stand-alone messenger apps... much better than AIM and Yahoo. On the other hand, if you need to connect to multiple services with one app, I suggest looking into Trillian. MSN Messenger offers features and functionality that a majority of their users enjoy. If I sat here bashing it and called it bloated because it offers webcam and voicechat functions and because I don't use them (I have neither a webcam nor a microphone), the I'd be a complete imbecile to overlook the many users who do use those features. Sure, you have to pay attention (a hard thing to do in this day and age of ADHD-laden society) to the setup prompts and deselect any optional things you don't want. Sure, you have to put up with a few minor ads (or use something like Mess.Patch from Mess.be to eliminate them), but so what? I'd rather cope with an a few minor ads than pay a fee to talk to my friends. The other reviewers are entitled to their opinions, and so are you... but you're also entitled to look bad by bashing a product you don't like without providing useful feedback. |
| photonboy | Oct 27, 2005 | 7.5.0311 |  2 out of 5 |
I also really dislike the ads. I stick with good ol' Messenger. I was using an ad remover because I thought MSN Messenger was the update to Messenger. When I found out they are actually two separate programs I switched right back to Messenger. I am so sick of Ads, Spam etc!! (I updated Messenger by downloading from this site, but I previously tried the Microsoft link and I kept going in circles and couldn't download the updated Messenger) |
| kebabi | Oct 27, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 3 out of 5 |
In my opinion, really useless update. |
| mjm01010101 | Oct 27, 2005 | 7.5.0311 | 4 out of 5 |
Still doesn't add shortcuts to my quick launch, after all these years. Guess it just doesn't like me. :( |
| Jeffsoft | Oct 3, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 4 out of 5 |
win2000 is too old for now. win31 -> NT4 -> Win95 -> Win98 -> Win2000 -> WinME -> WinXP -> Win2003 -> WinVista |
| gigsvoo | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 3 out of 5 |
Please do not post Windows 2000 because it is not supported. The information is misleading. Can someone sue BetaNews on this? |
| Chazwazza | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 5 out of 5 |
XP is bloatfree, and if you don't like the interface or something like that, you can turn it back to classic mode. XP is more secure and is having Vista technology backported to it. I don't see that happening for 2000, why, because by todays standards, it sucks. |
| FailedCRC | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 1 out of 5 |
probably because most windows 2000 users know better. they like fast, bloatfree, well written applications and wouldn't choose this over any of the alternatives. oh yes and of course to force those who DO want to use this sort of app to upgrade. to the above: sucks eh? please sight reference to your security claims and back up your 'facts' with facts or clearly state them as opinion. |
| Adrian79 | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 5 out of 5 |
sorry guys..i must do it...attention!! windows 2000 is very old and outdated...almost 2 new OS have come out since (xp/vista)...attention!!! wake up and UPDATE!!!! heehehe, thank me later XP pro for life!! (well, until stable vista comes out) ;-) |
| NorsemanSU | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 3 out of 5 |
Tell me, what's wrong with w2k? I've nver experienced anything negative about it. When you get sp4, all the security patches and stuff it's as good as any other OS, if not better. w2k's simple, no annoying wizards and stuff. Havn't got anything against XP, just like 2000 better |
| Gonf | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 4 out of 5 |
attention betanews, messenger 7.5 is only compatible with windows xp, no longer 2000. |
| mjm01010101 | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 4 out of 5 |
I've never been able to figure out why this program has never put a shortcut in my quicklaunch toolbar. I must create one there manually every single upgrade, even though it's the only thing I check for the options. This happens on my two main systems. Quite strange. |
| MrMojo | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 3 out of 5 |
This is way to bloated for me. If your looking for a older versin of MSN Messenger try this site http://www.oldversion.com/ |
| ModderXManiac | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.5.0306 | 1 out of 5 |
Bloated,proprietary, utter crap. Miranda IM and Gaim for me. |
| GimieGimieGimie | Sep 7, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 3 out of 5 |
Like a pervious user already commented on, this program is worth s*** without the MSN Messenger patcher from www.mess.be/ Without stripping MSN of all it's useless ad banner and advertising crap, MSN Messenger v7.5 takes a whopping 30mb of residental ram. That is absurd for any instant messenger to take, MSN is slowly getting worse, but thank god for patchers! Taking all the crap out with www.mess.be patch, brings the running footprint of MSN v7.5 down to a bearable 16mb, which is about the same as v6.0 took and 6mb less then the latest Yahoo Messenger client, so i'm happy with this result. A word of warning, do not run MSN Messenger v7.5 without the patch, it's just not worth it! |
| jsjoholm | Sep 4, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 1 out of 5 |
I would like to go back to 6.1 but i cant, it just says i have to upgarde to use msn, and 6.1 was the last working msn messenger that microsoft released, after that it has been problems. 7.0 has some problems with sertain types of NAT firewalls, and 7.5 for som strange reason i cant recive or send files, it starts the transfer but never send or recive a single byte. So i'm using trillian and google talk, they are now the winners, and it seems that microsoft is loosing the IM race. |
| soots | Aug 28, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 1 out of 5 |
in response to your email about a million of us our now going over to yahoo who do not charges and we will all being useing other isp,who do give free texting so its goodbye to your msn messenger and it is going to grow have fun ----- Original Message ----- From: MS UK Customer Services Feedback Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 10:32 AM Subject: SR#1-736362401 - MSN Text Message Query Dear Sir/Madam In regards to your question of: “I would like to know why it is that we advertise FREE Text messages, yet in the UK every time he tries to send a text message from a PC he is told that he has to pay to send texts from it to a friend’s mobile phone. It’s the latest msn ,m 7.5” There are two different types of MSN mobile offerings – we offer MSN Mobile service, which is free in the sense that we don’t charge to send messages through our service (the networks do though). The other service is the Messenger stand alone option. This requires a pre purchase of text credits. On this deal, the Networks take do not impose their charge. We don’t say “free text messages” on any of the Messenger stand alone options. If you have any further queries please feel free to contact me and I can put you through to our in-house expert Jeffrey Davison. Yours faithfully, Ben Bourne Microsoft® UK Response Management csfeed@microsoft.com http://complaintsubmit Tel: +44 (0) 870 60 10 200 Fax: +44 (0) 118 90 95 122 The Complaint Management program is designed to improve customer loyalty by responding to actionable customer complaints, we are responsible for researching, tracking and resolving customer complaints escalated to us from Local Business Groups. Microsoft Disclaimer Note: This email may contain confidential information. If you are not named on the addressee list, please take no action in relation to this email, do not open any attachment and please contact the sender (details above) immediately. yes you are so right ,lets all kick messenger of are conputers and go to yahoo,that will do it |
| snoopy3216 | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 5 out of 5 |
i dunno what the big deal is with everyone giving msn mess a bad score, it works great for what it is and for people to say its "bloated" dont use it, remember there is Windows mess witch has the complete basics, for those who say its "buggy" all software is to a point so get over it, or just maybe its not the msn mess but maybe all that spyware junk thats already on your pc. Use it or dont use it but stop complaining! EDIT from Mess.be .... But I received a few remarks from people who tried to download MSN Messenger 7.5.0299 and got stuck with a previous version. That's because from version 7.5 on, MSN Messenger is Windows XP-only, confirming a rumor from last month. If you own a different version of the Windows operating system, you will have to keep using MSN Messenger 7.0.0816. |
| mukerjee | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 4 out of 5 |
Quote............................................ Reviewer: aameekay Aug 24, 2005 Version: 7.5.0299 Wonder why Beta News has 1 as the lowest rating. Should seriously consider having negative ratings for buggy bloatwares such as this. Had been a user since ages but now decided to s*** to Google Talk which is far superior even in its Beta stage. UnQuote............................................ Dude dont you think you are giving too much to Google talk provided that it was released today? Google Talk deals with a different group/network. Seriously speaking comparing 2 different IM progs dont make any sense. There are advantages/disadvantages to both ( I do run yahoo/msn/skype and google talk). What some people call bloat may be a feature to some one else, hence rate a program on its merit not comparing with some other. I personally feel (other than the ad part..) the MSN messenger is doing pretty good specially features like dynamic background and Nudges are nice features :). Clubbing it with add ons like PLUS .. doing pretty nice :) |
| danielshimizu | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 1 out of 5 |
Don´t work with w2k. |
| bsr500 | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 4 out of 5 |
It's only good after applying the mess.be patch from mess.be, by default it is bloated and full of ads. |
| carpel | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 5 out of 5 |
the comments I've read for this app are just a bunch of MS hate. Like most hate, it comes from ignorance and from manipulation. The program works great. It has less "bloat" than any of the major competitors in IM apps (AIM, Yahoo, ICQ). It's free, and if you don't like it, you don't have to use it! Despite that, hundreds of millions of people use this app around the world and it has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars here on betanews even though the people who left these hateful and deceptive comments each only gave 1 out of 5 stars. |
| Sybs | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 4 out of 5 |
Wow, these reviews are really unfair. You're all just Microsoft bashing! What the hell is wrong with it? Every messenger program is getting stuffed with odd and silly features, as well as new and useful ones, but they don't get complained about for being bloated! Personally, I don't like coloured backgrounds, or 'bingbong' sounds, or the animated window crap that yahoo messenger includes, but I'm not saying that other people don't appreciate them. This messenger is a decent program, and because it's Microsoft, has a large base of users through it's .NET passport service, which makes it easy to get going with if you've already signed up for hotmail or something. |
| aameekay | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 1 out of 5 |
Wonder why Beta News has 1 as the lowest rating. Should seriously consider having negative ratings for buggy bloatwares such as this. Had been a user since ages but now decided to s*** to Google Talk which is far superior even in its Beta stage. |
| kgruber | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 4 out of 5 |
This program works very well under XP, and really question the veracity of some of the prior negative postings. I have personally noticed a major improvement in echo cancellation over prior versions. It is a decent program save for the commercial nature of the client. I will acknowledge that MSN like competitors Yahoo and AOL add a commercial aspect to their service. This can be easily remedied by running a-patch (which supports the current build), or waiting for mess.be patch. However, this shortcoming doesn't take away from the quality of the service or client. Bloat is a relative aspect, and therefore very subjective. One person may see anything beyond text messaging and file transfer is bloat. Another person may see video conferencing and spaces as a desirable "feature." The aggressive commercial aspect of MSN Messenger is just that -- captialism at its finest. However, commercialism alone does not make a client "bloat." To make a point, I used to religously use ICQ until about 2001. The client was clunky, cumbersome and unintuitive packed with useless features that distracted me albeit it had a small footprint. Is that bloat? The program is decent for what it does, and you cannot get something for nothing (e.g. mass popular vid conferencing). You still don't think it's fair? Switch to an alternative client? Still need to MS hate? Stick with some obscure IM service and try your best to convince your friends how good it is but quit your b****in! |
| RoSmecher | Aug 24, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 1 out of 5 |
does not work on my pc, i have internet explorer 7 beta 1 installed, and i installed this new msn messenger and it does not sign into msn at all, crashes the program :( therefore crappy so called "final" microsoft, try again and again and again and again and maybe you will get it right. |
| gigsvoo | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 1 out of 5 |
I rather thinks that this software is only running under Windows XP. |
| ArabianNight | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 5 out of 5 |
Cool. |
| doctr2k | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 1 out of 5 |
rating this as very low as it's real buggy. I installed this version and when I try to log in to my account it changes my log in name to my name it shows to ppl and doesn't connect. This version is total crap. this is the third time I have tried different versions of 7.5 and all are pure garbage |
| VictorAnderson | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 3 out of 5 |
I'm rating it neutral (3)... Where are all you guys getting the idea that google is releasing an IM Wednesday? Are you guys just repeating the saaaame old rumors that have been going around for months, or did I miss an official google press release? |
| Adrian79 | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 5 out of 5 |
hehehehehehehehe why would u even think google releasing chat software would even have anything to do with using MSN messneger, which has been around since the begining and keeps getting better and better..i mean why have more than 1 person left absolultely retarted comments mentioning the word "google" i mean who cares what or when they release chat software..ugh msn messenger the best! well, yahoo messenger is the best, but msn for what it is takes the lead. |
| bbfc | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 5 out of 5 |
I've always used MSN Messenger. It's so simple to use, has some great features and is the only messenger you'll ever need! I personally just don't get all the hype with this Google Talk - it's just another IM program that we DON'T need. Like someone said above, MSN has a large user base becuase of the .Net Passport System and you can use non-hotmail address as well (my friend used his @btinternet.com address for a while), with google talk you can only use GMAIL (correct me if i'm wrong) |
| dn2004 | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 5 out of 5 |
it doesnt deserve the tag final i think its still beta as there are alot of bugs this is still however a recommended download i think they have released the "final" version because google instant messenger or "google-talk" is being released tomorrow |
| xoineg | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 3 out of 5 |
Same as version 7 so far. I wouldn't download anything until wednesday cause maybe Google will release their IM software :P |
| Kr0m | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 3 out of 5 |
The simple fact that you can't easily change people's contact names is a big minus for me. While I watch for security updates in this program since the kid uses it, I don't use it myself all that often. Like the other main IMs out there, it's become bloated with ads (yeah the mess.be patch comes in handy to kill a lot of it) and other useless 'features'. I'll stick to trillian myself since I have friends and family that use aol, yahoo, msn, icq. |
| mjm01010101 | Aug 23, 2005 | 7.5.0299 | 5 out of 5 |
I'll use this until Google comes up with something better. I'm thinking: tomorrow? :) |
| Blackhole8746 | Aug 19, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 3 out of 5 |
I'm sad to see MSN Messenger yet another Microsoft product worsening with time... The file transfer service is very unstable and laggy, even over broadband... The voice function is getting on my nerves these days. Why? Is Microsoft so unable to make a better messenger with better file transfer with upload then download or direct connection feature? Quite a lot of errors are preventing login at sometimes... Don't tell me this is happening MSN Messenger is everyone's loved masterpiece it will be very sad to see it go... |
| midfingr | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 4 out of 5 |
I don't use these kinds of programs much, but I have to try this because of all the varying scores and reviews. One thing though. What else would you suggest for an IM client? I can think of a few. But this program is pretty good and I don't think it deserves such harsh remarks. BTW - gave this a 4 because I don't have much use for this program. |
| ArabianNight | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 3 out of 5 |
Whats new in this? Anyways as for a review, this program needs a couple of things: - A built in polygamy patch - Less memory footprint - Better contact management - Opacity control - Better error handling (eg. when internet isnt connected it should tell u that, not "Error Code "XXXX"") - tabbed messaging - a couple other things |
| IgnacioJN | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 4 out of 5 |
So, what's new in this build? By the way, MSN Messenger + Mess Patch= Perfect. It's fully customizable, you can add/remove everything. The only flaw I find in MSN Messenger is the inability to talk while you're signed as Offline, as you can in ICQ's Invisible mode. |
| Crypton | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 4 out of 5 |
I agree with similacrum, while I use Linux 90% of the time, I use Windows for some things. MSN Messenger being one of the things I use while I'm booted into XP. MSN Messenger is great and free. And for the people saying bloated and advertisement spam, it is obvious you have not used your brain to check the Settings > General section to disable the "Display MSN Today.." on start of the program. You can disable it and the tiny advertise in the lower portion of the application itself is hardly noticeable. Actually I rarely notice it, until you mentioned it just now .. Not only that, but bloated, with what exactly? You can disable pretty much everything in the program, even the custom tabs. And on install you can choose not to install things such as toolbar, or set the homepage, ect.. The only way it becomes bloated is if you add MSN Plus to it with a ton of plugins or start installing a ton of Winks/Emotions/Pictures. By far MSN Messenger regardless of being made my MS is better than Yahoo, ICQ, ect.. (Ya my Free Opinion) And to argue my point a bit more, exactly when has Yahoo or ICQ not been bloated with needless features? Or Advertisements for that matter. Don't like it, don't use it, but don't hate it because you hate MS. // Regards Crypton |
| similacrum | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 4 out of 5 |
hear me now you **** ms haters.....msn messenger is not a masterpiece programming but it is surely acceptable. there are some really unfair "reviews". if you don't like the tabs you can just close it, if you don't want to see advertisement without your permission....you can just cut your connection with all of the "civilized" world because we are living in the 21st century and there is no turning back... it's inevitable to see ads everywhere and believe me it's gonna be a lot worse and by the way msn messenger is free and it is better than icq,yahoo messenger and aol messenger, miranda is a different concept...finally i give 4 points to msn messenger and 1 point to the lamers because i can't give 0 |
| some guy | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 1 out of 5 |
Msn is nothing more then Aol with another name to it, bloated advertisement spam casting Junk,,!!! Can ya hear me now? |
| rpavl | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 2 out of 5 |
Better than Yaheck, but still a bloated loser. |
| And| | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 4 out of 5 |
Why is it so hard for Microsoft to provide a damn changelog. It could be filled with spyware and they wouldnt say. Soon im switching to an alternative if they dont provide a changelog soon. |
| ghammer | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 5 out of 5 |
The best IM going. I use Skype for talking, but this is my favorite for text chat. |
| gawd21 | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 1 out of 5 |
Give up MSN you can't make an even halfway nice messenger, you never could. It reminds me of the junk AOL tries to pass off as messengers. |
| sn1p34 | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 5 out of 5 |
You can remove all the ads from the messanger with a patch, kinda like aim add patch but with many more features you can download it here http://www.mess.be/pafil...?action=file&id=623 |
| Adrian79 | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 5 out of 5 |
i have a pretty big harddrive(not)80gig lol..i dont worry about im software being "bloated", well back in 1989 maybe, but it is just complete ludicracy for people to complain about something they never update...lmfao@ folks that trash talk some of these proggies. as soon as i get home I will update my msn messenger, great program!! ;) |
| asellus | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 5 out of 5 |
Is this beta? Microsoft website only provides downloads for version 7.0.0777 only. |
| UTAKER | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 1 out of 5 |
without a changelog i wouldnt bother trying the new one |
| Kr0m | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 3 out of 5 |
meh, I hate it when there's no change log in the description. Anyone know what they changed??? How would a review on a new version be anything at all if there's no list of changes to review? Yeah this program is bloated but I keep it installed for the kids, they like it even though I keep it 'tweaked' with an app from mess.be. Personally, all I need is a an IM to send text without the bloated options which is why I use Miranda. |
| nickpowers101 | Jul 1, 2005 | 7.0.0816 | 5 out of 5 |
Great IM app! Functional and easy to use. BTW: For the reviewer who was annoyed by the tabs - they can be turned off. |
| sn1p34 | May 6, 2005 | 7.0.0813 | 5 out of 5 |
What are you talking about to many ads there's one little banner at the bottom of the messenger, It's not free making a messenger program it cost money, and the ads are the way of paying it off without having to charge you for the product. |
| ajsaragosa1979 | May 6, 2005 | 7.0.0813 | 5 out of 5 |
joco first, the "shaking screen" is in yahoo too, so how could you like yahoo better if you seem to not know whats in it? anyways, if you download msgplus addon, you can change the names of the person on your own. |
| chizran | May 6, 2005 | 7.0.0813 | 4 out of 5 |
Some fixes: - No more hanging at sign in with certain NATs; - Enabled transfer for .jpg, .png, .mp3, etc.; - Improved "What I'm Listening To" feature; - Fixed error R6025 ("pure virtual function call"); - Fixed the incorrect "Always Sign in As" status-bug; - PhotoSwap no longer crashes at startup; - Shutdown after blocking a contact no longer crashes; - A default Wink has been removed (anyone have an idea of which one?); - Audio Conversation invititations are now more reliable; - Etc... |
| rotjong | May 6, 2005 | 7.0.0813 | 5 out of 5 |
From mess.be: 1. No more hanging at sign in with certain NATs; 2. Enabled transfer for .jpg, .png, .mp3,etc.; 3. Improved "What I'm Listening To" feature; 4. Fixed error R6025 ("pure virtual function call"); 5. Fixed the incorrect "Always Sign in As" status-bug; 6. PhotoSwap no longer crashes at startup; 7. Shutdown after blocking a contact no longer crashes; 8. A default Wink has been removed (anyone have an idea of which one?); 9. Audio Conversation invititations are now more reliable; 10. Etc |
| And| | May 6, 2005 | 7.0.0813 | 4 out of 5 |
It anoys me as well, when MSN never post the changelog. I dont even want to bother installing it, since I dont know what they have changed. Get a grip. |
| UTAKER | May 6, 2005 | 7.0.0813 | 1 out of 5 |
It is requested that whenever a software is posted, kindly show the changelog too if possible Too much ads everywhere in this messenger make me sick |
| Joco | May 6, 2005 | 7.0.0813 | 1 out of 5 |
Can not change user name (most of them has silly and sometimes offensive names). Too much icons, animations, shaking screen (?!?), all those effects are bloated and distracting. May be good for kids under 10. Microsoft again resorts to its unfair practice to impose its software. Yahoo Messenger is much better. |
| boogeyman | May 1, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 4 out of 5 |
I like this style, and partly the functions. but there are not so many plugins and other skins :(. And the SecureIM function isnt avaiable, bad microsoft ;). |
| princeofpentacles | Apr 27, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 3 out of 5 |
i liked msn a lot earlier, but somehow it doesent seem as stable as earlier.also, i tend to like yahoo more than msn nowdays.msn is a bit too bloated by my reckoning.they could also add a few more radio stations. |
| mcm | Apr 12, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 4 out of 5 |
http://www.mess.be/pafil...ion=download&id=621 The latest version of the path to remove the advertising banner and many other options, fully recommend. |
| Practice | Apr 8, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 1 out of 5 |
All these new, useless features... Where's the spell checker? |
| Obren | Apr 7, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 5 out of 5 |
Version 7 doesn't include many really important features for me (except fragment of last discussion in message window, I don't find other additions particularly useful), but it looks much more polished than version 6.2. What is important, memory footprint is NOT increased and new features does not interfere with old ways of doing things, so I would not call it bloatware as other people here do. |
| some guy | Apr 7, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 1 out of 5 |
over bloated crap, use skype best great audio for talking to other computers or phone , transfer files ect nice and clean interface. |
| Kompressor | Apr 7, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 1 out of 5 |
MSN Messenger 6 was cool, but after trying 7 makes me want to go back to Windows Messenger. And what's with having to BUY extras like backgrounds and stuff? Unbelievable! |
| shy_one | Apr 7, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 4 out of 5 |
Good program you can turn some anoying features such as nudges off. the only problem i've found with it so far is my F secure firewall won't let me sign in tried a few different setting still got to hit allow all traffic till im signed in then set it back to normal just a good thing i got norton running to so im not complely at risk when signing in. |
| mjm01010101 | Apr 7, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 1 out of 5 |
I hate it. I have loved every version of MSN messenger, but I will never pay for any features on an IM client. Ever. This crap product now wants to install toolbars, crappy search bars, etc. Why can't a piece of software just serve a single function, and do that very well, like the old winamp? Like firefox without extensions? Is there a way to turn this off so that I never get prompted for any feature I might have to pay for? /me looks for other apps. |
| GoodThings2Life | Apr 6, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 5 out of 5 |
MSN Messenger remains the best of the Top 3 against AIM and Yahoo. The simple, yet well-featured program continues to improve on a good thing by adding in "Personalized Status" modes, Contact Cards that link to their Spaces blog, improved webcam/audio capabilities, and a useful feature called Nudges that shakes the window and generates an alarm sound to catch a person's attention. Granted, the "Winks" and "Packs" features will satisfy some with its "cute" factor, but it is somewhat of an impractical feature for those of us with more sophisticated needs. All the other features-- Backgrounds, Display Pictures, and the MP3 Playlist display can be turned off via options, so those of us who want the "sleek", simple interface can have it. My only real gripe is that the "Actions Pane" (Add a Contact & Search" cannot be turned off/hidden on the main list window. Overall... a great program-- it can be sleeked/dumbed down to show just the stuff we need, or we can use it all. The two indidivuals who complain about bloatware are welcome to use whatever they feel works for them and let the rest of us use the best IM client around. |
| riceboy | Apr 6, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 2 out of 5 |
Been using beta version 7.0.0632 for while now and decided to try the newest beta version 7.0.0732 and found that it took forever (more than 30 sec) to log in. So I went back to 7.0.632. Now with this latest version it tells me that it could not connect due to a problem with my IE is not connected to the internet. What a load of ^$%^&.....Back to 7.0.632 |
| itsumo | Apr 6, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 4 out of 5 |
alexweber15 has no clue what he's talking about; tabs can still be disabled through the Security options. |
| alexweber15 | Apr 6, 2005 | 7.0 Final Build 777 | 1 out of 5 |
the description should be changed to ADWARE and not FREEWARE. |
| lilmegz | Apr 3, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Your right Muskie about the money but someone posted that as an April Fool's joke on Msgs***.com just on friday ;) I LOVE THE "NOW PLAYING" FEATURE!!! Ive been beta testing this version of MSN 7 since December and Im just wondering "how long is it gonna take em to TAKE it out of beta and make the final version?" I just hope they keep the "now playing" feature in the final version, I love it! |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
features work sometimes and dont later from this program because of microsofts side. Keep original 7.0 because this version doesnot work at all with webcamming and is not secure at all. | |
| Cekay | Apr 2, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Well the new features like "now playing" and the flash animations are some kind of cool, but i don`t like that you can`t modify the advertising and configure your own register list on the left side (only moving up and down of the icons is possible) Also "dangerous" these links leading to commercial icons, animations, themes ... If you have kids it`s easy to slip into the money trap ... And thanks to MCM .. the hint for this great tool ... FITS my NEEDS ;-) |
| alberta expediter | Mar 30, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Any software is always in Beta, even if the company says it is'nt. Oh the longest beta's I have ever seen are MS Windows, from Win95 in 95 to XP Pro 2 to June 2004 |
| jesusantoniojuvera | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Excelente, sin errores con 14 dias de uso Excelent, no errors with 14 days in use |
| ibear | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Though it's good, it's not "freeware" |
| GoodThings2Life | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I really like it, despite the addition of the "Winks" (which I will never use) and other so-called "bloatware" (most of which I just turn off/disable/don't use/ignore). This is a beta, afterall, so I expected a lot of the bugs to be present. MSN Messenger, however, is definitely the best IM client of the 4 major networks (AOL, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo). Unless you need to use Trilian for all networks, I would highly recommend MSN over the others. |
| marty | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
This may be the longest running beta in history. I give it a 3, even though it is bloated, because all my contacts have a "passport" Marty |
| bobad | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Works good, pretty reliable, but it has turned into a bloat monster. I signed up with BitWise a while back, and have never been disappointed. I don't see myself ever using MSN messenger as my primary messenger ever again. |
| Boolah | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I've tried it.. I like it but until the 3 Degrees stuff works with v7, Im not switching. The 3 Degrees stuff is the coolest IM addition Ive seen in years. |
| laws2kuk1 | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Its definately an improvement with many new and cool features, but there are alot of bugs. Especially with playing games; the window docked onto the chat does'nt open all the time. Also it seems a bit slower compared to the earlier betas I have used. |
| alexweber15 | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
wow this thing is getting more and more bloated... over 10 megs now... wtf its over twice as large as 6.2 now... does ANYONE think all the added eyecandy and bloat is worth it? one of the only cool thing about this is seeing pics when ppl sign in... other than that 6.2 with plus! is just fine... |
| gawd21 | Mar 29, 2005 | 7.0.0.0732 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
It's MSN messanger I downloaded it and installed it, however it is still junk. |
| ajsaragosa1979 | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
this is just the public version guys, not leaked beta. and if your still running build "604 for god knows how long now", i guess you haven't gotten the latest leak yet LOL. |
| eddie | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This version is not old. This is a "Public Beta" released by Microsoft. The newer build numbers are leaked versions and are not meant for the public. |
| felix | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Getting more bloated and still miles behind other chat clients. No renaming of contacts, offline messaging (at least not yet), always server maintenance, ads, enter sends msg, etc. I wish newbies would stop using it so we can move on already. |
| alexweber15 | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
this program is getting more and more bloated... close to 8 megs now... prolly be more like 10 by the time it leaves beta... lol personally the new features are 'cute' but that's about it... the only major enhancements are the ability to sign in offline (which wasn't anything new to other IM clients anyway)... i hear you can customize most of the settings and get rid of a lot of the annoying crap... i sure hope so! |
| ejanzzen | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
"Still does not install on my computer" is that the problem of the app or your operating system? I mean, I could try installing it on a windows 95 machine and complain about the app oh boy... lovely...SIGNING IN OFF-LINE.. |
| ^M^ | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Still does not install on my computer. |
| Mike162005 | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
"What's with the slow pace here? Build 429? It's more than a month ago that I saw leaks of build 604, and recently also build 632." Those builds are suppose to be for official Microsoft MSN Beta testers. However, of course you still can get them. ;) |
| plawer | Mar 18, 2005 | 7.0.0.0429 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
What's with the slow pace here? Build 429? It's more than a month ago that I saw leaks of build 604, and recently also build 632. |
| Mike162005 | Feb 12, 2005 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I agree with everybody here, the best MSN version yet! |
| mcm | Feb 12, 2005 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Finally the ability to sign-in offline. I recommend everyone who is trying this beta version out to install the patch off this site: http://www.msgweb.nl/en/msn7.php |
| robertguda | Feb 11, 2005 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
I've found it impossible to get rid of the msn today page also loading. allthough you seem to have the opportunity to turn it off, it keeps popping up. pretty annoying...for the rest it seems stable, and this new gimmick, the handwriting...funny...I wonder how long it will take before this shows up as a vulnarability... |
| XNeo``` | Feb 11, 2005 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
A very good program but still needs some work in the option dialog!! Good luck keep up the good job!! |
| aaronleyshan | Jan 31, 2005 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
The best out yet, the ability to chose be shown online of offline before you sign in is great |
| trifleeater | Jan 28, 2005 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Well done MSN, this version is way better than previous versions. Can't wait for official non-beta version to come out :) |
| DiGiTaLFX | Dec 10, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Love msn and this version. but its so unstable. I keep getting thrown off and lots of messages just don't send. hope this issue is fixed before its released. |
| jcarpentier | Dec 10, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I like this version of MSN Messenger quite a bit. For all of you who aren't getting the handwriting feature... you must first download the journal viewer patch from windows update website first and then restart MSN Messenger. |
| palio | Dec 5, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
The messanger seems to run great on my computer but 2 other people that installed it find they dont get the handwrite/type option and there is no help out there to deal with this. |
| Zeeshaan | Dec 3, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Some GREAT features, but this is still in Beta stage, so it'll improve some more im sure, some really fun features, i like this version! |
| harrisben | Dec 2, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Found a bug where, when you select to change your display picture, opt to download more pictures it correctly downloads the first time you select one. If you select to download more pictures again it will show two copies of the same picture that you selected the second time (with the first one having a description and the second not). Doing it again will result in 3 pictures displaying and so on. |
| tobypowell | Dec 2, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Found a bug where the add contact to discussion dialog grouped the users into random categories, but other than that looking good. I think that this release of 425 is a public beta, whereas the previous version of 425 was just a release to check that it was good enough to promote to beta. I guess the old one was an alpha ? |
| csamaha | Dec 1, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
What is the difference between this beta and the last one? The last one was 7.0.0425 also. Oh well anyway, MSN is my favorite out of all the im clients. I love the features and the interface, it's very straight forward and easy to use, yet it has everything you could ever want from an im client, and this version is the best one yet. |
| pjb | Nov 23, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
With regards rbrewer420 comments on the 18th November 'There are no ads' Please do this community a favour, look at the programme. By default there are ads displayed under the search bar (Which is at the bottom of the main programme window)If you have Ad blocking software this may hide the Ad or Ad window, but for the majority of users who don't have Ad blocking - the Ad's are annoying. The only thing this programme requires is the Ad's removed by Microsoft. |
| cac2690 | Nov 22, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I'v been through the beta testing since the first stage and finally this last realease is perfect. I love the new features, brings alot more fun back into IM'ing. The winks are great, and handwriting too but requires journal viewer. It does have alot of extra stuff that isn't all that needed. Such as msn today, and beta tag, and the ad and search bars, but nuthing a good patch can't take care of. |
| mattnotley | Nov 21, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Great update! Finally Microsoft added scroll buttons for the tabs, it was startin to get too long to see them all in Australian accounts. Handwrite, Winks and Nudge features are cool. You can also have your own customized animated emoticons. Audio and Webcam seem to work with no problems through my firewall and router now :D |
| rbrewer420 | Nov 18, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
This thing is awesome. There are no ads. What you are seeing up top is the person's display picture. (Previous Windows Messenger users may not recognize it, but with MSN Messenger you can select a display picture, much like an AIM icon, but any picture you want.) There's an "MSN today" window, like that of MS's competition, but simply turn it off. The handwriting tool is fun to play with (whiteboard with sessions), and it has all the previous utilities of 6.2, with more stuff for users to play with. (I say "play" because they are for more goofing around, like the nudge (compare: yahoo messenger), the bouncing eyes, etc). More things to express yourself with. A+ update. |
| ch0jin | Nov 18, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
I gave it up to search for any screenshots of the application on the messenger.msn website. The application itself is not freeware, but free to use since it is adware (popup and banner) as you can see on the screenshot on this page. I for myself use only the msn-protocol with miranda-im or argile messenger. |
| stealth_ae | Nov 18, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
well...I have to say I'm boredring on saying screw you to yahoo. messenger 6.0 has been a disaster - the webcam capabilities suck, launchcast hardly ever launches, and now...get this...the wonderful miracle that is MSN messenger has come to the forefront and into its own. the messenger 5.0 series was a joke, and then when they released the 6.0 series, I was still somewhat weary; then my friend put me on to mess.be, told me to download the beta for the 7.0 series, and all I have to say is wow. Fine, you have to pay for things, but nothings free in this world; the webcam functions are so much better, they've added a radio feature that could conceivably rival anything out there if they spruce it up a little bit - it really is so much more versatile. Well done microsoft, keep this up and you may well justify my loyalty. |
| Portal3 | Nov 18, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Implement Messenger PLUS! Come ON MS! I'm not even going to attempt to run this on a Win98 machine. |
| fourte3n | Nov 17, 2004 | 7.0.0425 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
ADS! Grrrr. Just use trillian or some other compatible IM. |
| singwolf | Nov 1, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Where did 7 Beta go?? |
| pjb | Nov 1, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
I agree, a good programme (In general) - easy to install, new features, but the ad at the bottom is annoying. |
| ogman | Nov 1, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
Until they get rid of that ridiculous ad banner at the bottom, that seems to be there only to irritate users, I'm not going to use it. |
| nicolas_s | Nov 1, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
You don't need a hotmail account to use MSN Messenger. What you need is a Passport account (www.passport.com), where you can sign-in with any valid email account that you own. |
| SacrificeX | Nov 1, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
I dislike Microsoft. I do not like their deceptive practices or their bloated, buggy, and usually overpriced software. Despite this bias, I do not mind MSN Messenger. It is free, efficient, and intuitive. I'd rather use MSN Messenger than the mostly bloated clients from AOL, ICQ, and Yahoo. I dislike requiring a Hotmail account to use MSN Messenger. I would rather use a different address, especially considering it is next to impossible to find a good hotmail address that isn't already taken. With all that being said, I rarely use MSN Messenger. My default client is Trillian Pro, a intuitive and efficient program that supports MSN, AOL, ICQ, and Yahoo simultaneously. Trillian Pro's only drawback is that it isn't free. http://www.trillian.cc/ |
| ngoducthang | Oct 31, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
msn is good, great, simple to use with no useless or hardly used features, most of the features on it are used everyday and all the time, unlike other messengers with so many features that people get annoyed of. this is probably why everyone moved from icq to msn. for people above who don't like msn just use what you like, why are you insulting it, it's free so if u no like it shhh, i didn't do jack for it ... msn rules! |
| GoodThings2Life | Oct 31, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
To Dapple, what you say is contradictory... How can it be bloatware if it doesn't have all the extra features that other messengers shove down our throats? MSN Messenger is the easiest to use and has the most relevant features without without forcing crapware down our throats. Although it's fantastic as is, coupled with Messenger Plus! it is the best Messenger on the Internet... much better than AIM or Yahoo. |
| Dapple | Oct 31, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
[Quote]Msn just keeps getting better and better. Custom away, would make this client better then all other primary instant messengers. [Quote/] You forgot the main fact that this is still bloatware and it cannot do alot of things other messangers can. |
| serrebi101 | Oct 31, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Msn just keeps getting better and better. Custom away, would make this client better then all other primary instant messengers.Note the word primary, ICQ is not a primary messenger, look at all the s*** they offer that has absolutely nothing to do with messenging. Yahoo, and MSN, and AOL are primary messengers, because inside the prog there not trying to shove s***y webspace, or stupid dating crap down our throughts. Msn messenger beats aim and ICQ because it's not as anoying at startup as ICQ, or as memory hogging as AIM |
| DJInsomniac | Oct 31, 2004 | 7.0.0332 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Why would you need offline messages? Instant messages are for talking with people that are currently online, or at least that was the main point of the idea when it was created. If you need to send an offline message, send an e-mail. It's not hard. MSN Messenger only lacks in one area as far as I'm concerned, custom away messages. Though it doesn't matter to me as much, the rest of the messenger makes up for it. |
| popdog | Oct 2, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 5 out of 5 |
Coupled with MSNPlus this is the best IM out there in my opinion. Easy to use, not bloated like others and nice on the eyes. 5/5 |
| mattnotley | Aug 18, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 5 out of 5 |
The BEST Instant Messenger out there. It lacks some features such as contact renaming and offline messages, but it's good looks and easy to use features give it a 5/5 from me. |
| kmleow | Aug 14, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 3 out of 5 |
I like the UPnP feature of this program. However, it does not support offline messages unlike ICQ. My 3 stars for this. |
| street_spirit | Jun 25, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 4 out of 5 |
I have used msn messenger for a very long time. Past releases have been ok. But since 6.0 I have really liked it. Lot's of cool features, fast to load and you can turn off that pesky pop up window that comes up. The thing that does really bother me about msn messenger is the fact that you can't customize away messages, like with prtty much every other IM client. You can use messenger plus but with it's reputation I think I wouldn't reccomend it at all. |
| mjm01010101 | Jun 14, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 4 out of 5 |
UPNP is not a formalized approved standard, and MS has all but given up on it ever since the huge security holes first first discovered upon Windows XP's release. However file transfers are an issue and won't be solved easily with NAT borders being the biggest problem. Having said that, this IM client is non-intrusive, reliable, uses little resources, and it doesn't bug the crap out me when I install it on a new system. Other IM clients require a lot of handholding, and I'm happy that I only need a few tweaks to get this one where I want it. I've moved from ICQ many years ago, and don't miss it a bit. My complaints are it's not corporate "friendly" and it does go down for maintenance at inopportune times. |
| baloor | Jun 10, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 3 out of 5 |
There is no denying this is a quality communications client. My personal preference has always been ICQ with it's greater control and options. Nowadays however, fewer and fewer people seem to take the time to explore the possibilities of that program however. |
| gericb | Jun 9, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 4 out of 5 |
This is an overall GREAT program, and with the use of MSN PLUS! it makes up for most of the stated lacking features, like invisible/offline login and amount of default text that can be typed in. My rating is due completely to the fact that M$ has choosen to deploy this product, in fact the only out there that I know of using UPnP, but this very thing in fact makes it so un-reliable in file transfers and voice connections. They have provided no tool to diagnose the UPnP/Router connection issues, or ways to configure your system to resolve, so in the end, you are left with a handicapped product, that is short one, but MAJOR step away from GREATNESS. |
| bsr500 | Jun 9, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 4 out of 5 |
It's not quite as good as the newest yahoo messenger, but it is still a great messenger. The only reason im not giving it a 5 is because msn has a pretty strict char. limit for pasting text, and also msn server sometimes goes down whereas my other messenger (yahoo) stays up 99.9% of the time... |
| greg.douglas | Jun 9, 2004 | 6.2.0137 | 2 out of 5 |
Does anyone else have the problem whereby you click the setup icon and an error message sayin: 'a required resource cannot be located' is displayed |
| Zankur | May 4, 2004 | 6.2 | 4 out of 5 |
people tend to over-critize msn messenger,to be honest.msn messenger,is one of the best around with nice ui,reliability etc.plz evaluate rationally.although,imp can always be made! |
| blackpages | Apr 25, 2004 | 6.2 | 1 out of 5 |
customisation lacking, privacy issues. numerous better options than msn. |
| bsr500 | Apr 23, 2004 | 6.2 | 5 out of 5 |
this version works even better with file transfers through firewall (router), when both users have same version. A+ program |
| WickedLester | Apr 23, 2004 | 6.2 | 5 out of 5 |
greg.douglas -- I cannot believe that you gave this a bad rating because an outdated add-on does not work with an updated program. You should be giving MSGPLUS the bad rating, that is the program that is not working. MSN Messenger works great on my computer. 5 stars :) |
| BNuser | Apr 22, 2004 | 6.2 | 5 out of 5 |
And now a few hours later greg.douglas favourite addon (to this hostapplication) supports 6.2 and his rating makes no sense anymore. This is why it shouldn't have been here in the first place. |
| alister | Apr 22, 2004 | 6.2 | 5 out of 5 |
Of course MSGPLUS does not work, it is a newer version of MSN Messenger. The MSGPlus programmer will have to update his program. This is fault on his part not MS, MS has nothing to do with MSGPlus. |
| greg.douglas | Apr 22, 2004 | 6.2 | 2 out of 5 |
Downloaded this. Looking forward to animated display pictures- aint that what all the fuss is about??? and nope no animated display pics... complete waste of tym. Doesnt even let MSGPLUS run. My advice stay with 6.1. |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 6.1.0211 | 5 out of 5 |
Great program and all of you who are complaing about no neat features then download MSN Plus! Great program with msn im and many more features you can do and u can also download plugins to enhance msn im 6.1. Includes comeback messages for the people complaining about iming people in offline mode, and it sents it to them whene thier back online. | |
| Neoprimal | Mar 11, 2004 | 6.1.0211 | 5 out of 5 |
TheWolf19xx, I don't quite...understand your point of view. Why exactly would I want to send AN INSTANT MESSAGE (A.K.A) "A message that the person receives on the other end 'INSTANTLY'"...offline? For that we use E-MAIL, which is Electronically sent MAIL which they can view the next time they are online. I don't mean to sound mean with this but, these are the kind of comments that urk me, and then you're rating the program down when there's nothing wrong with it. |
| Tidus41 | Mar 11, 2004 | 6.1.0211 | 5 out of 5 |
It's good, can be better though =) I wish they had this for Mac :( |
| TheWolf19xx | Mar 10, 2004 | 6.1.0211 | 1 out of 5 |
This is the worst load of wasted Garbage anybody has ever made. Why would anybody use a program that can't send a message to a contact who is offline without sending an email. If I want an email program I would use one. I use ICQ which can send to an offline user and when they come on they get it and can send back to you offline. Not everyone is online at the same time. |
| alister | Mar 10, 2004 | 6.1.0211 | 5 out of 5 |
I love version 6.1 and I am looking forward to version 6.2 next month. Alister |
| matt2971 | Mar 10, 2004 | 6.1.0211 | 1 out of 5 |
Even beyond it's bloatedness and tons of useless "features", I wouldn't use an IM client that only connects to one network on principle - AND because it would be really inconvenient. I use the free Trillian 0.74f which connects to MSN, Yahoo, AIM and ICQ - but I'm sure there are even newer even better solutions out there. |
| chimpypimpy | Mar 10, 2004 | 6.1.0211 | 5 out of 5 |
The best instant messenger around but anti-MSN and anti-Microsoft kiddies wouldn't know this because they are too busy looking for compatible hardware drivers for their Linux box. |
| Black-Wolf | Dec 19, 2003 | 6.1.0207 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent IM software!! |
| orvwil | Dec 19, 2003 | 6.1.0207 | 5 out of 5 |
eL MaesTro, Thank you for your enlightening review... it's truly a great contribution, especially the acronym. Here's one for you: S.F.B. --Orv |
| eL MaesTro | Nov 22, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 5 out of 5 |
Heyy Folks ! How about if you all take a warm cup of . . . S T F U !! Tastes great! |
| OCedHrt | Nov 22, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 5 out of 5 |
Once again, Miranda IM is not for everyone. I don't use it simply because it doesn't support unicode. Therefore it's nto even worth trying. Yes, a unicode version is in the works. |
| Orv Williams | Nov 22, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 4 out of 5 |
Respectfully... To the best of my knowledge, WINDOWS Messenger comes with Windows XP... not MSN Messenger. While the two programs are mostly compatible, they are not exactly the same. Windows Messenger has one extremely useful feature that it supports -- Remote Assistance. The integration of this feature allows me to maintain PCs for several friends and relatives that live at some distance from me. Messenger does have the ability to leave messages for users that are offline in the form of an email. It creates an email automatically when you double-click on an offline user's icon. Also note: I am currently running Windows Messenger and Miranda IM. These two IM client processes are currently using (at idle): MSMSGS.EXE ......8,760K MIRANDA32.EXE ...12,984K I also find the pop-up notifications extremely useful while I'm fullscreen gaming as well as some really great features added with the MessengerPlus! addon. --Orv (age 41 ... no, I'm not a teen LOL) |
| tourist | Nov 22, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 3 out of 5 |
To correct myself: can't send messages while contact is offline. |
| zuhair | Nov 22, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 3 out of 5 |
this version is great but i cant use my JVC camcoder on this version but i can use it on the 6.0 version.overall this a a good and easy to use |
| meulie | Nov 22, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 4 out of 5 |
a higher version number is better? Well, not always... But it IS newer, that's for sure... 8-) |
| rseiler | Nov 21, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 5 out of 5 |
Listed changes? There are almost never listed changes for these minor updates. All you need to know is that a higher version number is better, and to be satisfied with the version you have when a newer version is out is to admit defeat. You might as well curl up and die. |
| milkshake | Nov 21, 2003 | 6.1.0203 | 3 out of 5 |
What are the listed changes for this latest version? |
| sirhardi | Nov 13, 2003 | 6.1.0202 | 5 out of 5 |
No changes listed ....why download it ??? |
| FailedCRC | Nov 13, 2003 | 6.1.0202 | 1 out of 5 |
ok - my objective review. This version of msn messenger takes up too much memmory (16mb on my system). If you like knowing that ms may upgrade the client on your machine without your knowledge or consent and reserve the right to charge you in the future, then feel free to use this new more bloated than the last version. Otherwise i suggest you stick to an older or different client |
| tylerj99 | Nov 13, 2003 | 6.1.0202 | 5 out of 5 |
this is to offset FailedCRC's review. If you're not going to actually review the program, don't be a jackass and give it 1 star because you use something else. |
| WickedLester | Nov 12, 2003 | 6.1.0202 | 5 out of 5 |
MSN Messenger just gets better with each release. |
| Alex T. | Nov 12, 2003 | 6.1.0202 | 1 out of 5 |
This program blows. Windows Messenger is far better, no ads, stripped down features. Faster too. Trillian is still my favourite though. |
| sjc001 | Oct 23, 2003 | 6.1.0155 | 5 out of 5 |
Technally isn't this Adware as well? |
| Aristo | Oct 23, 2003 | 6.1.0155 | 5 out of 5 |
I can resize it under Win2k too. An excellent program to me. |
| PWT999 | Oct 23, 2003 | 6.1.0155 | 5 out of 5 |
Very nice, I can't help feeling I am walking into a trap that will require my credit card numbers at some point very soon, if Bill every does anything for nothing he does it for himself. |
| Rick2004 | Oct 23, 2003 | 6.1.0155 | 1 out of 5 |
Too bad, cannot resize compared to version 6.0 |
| JustinCase | Oct 23, 2003 | 6.1.0155 | 5 out of 5 |
Works fine on this Win98 PIII 256 machine. Responses are faster than previous version. Kept my preferences (e.g. Do not load on startup), like the new facial - seems fine. |
| Painkiller | Oct 23, 2003 | 6.1.0155 | 5 out of 5 |
Hmm In Windows 2000 i can resize de lateral part of my msn.. |
| Jeffsoft | Oct 23, 2003 | 6.1.0155 | 5 out of 5 |
wonderful!! |
| Jeffsoft | Oct 22, 2003 | 6.1.0.0150 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
where is the final one?? |
| kut_killer | Sep 29, 2003 | 6.1.0.0128 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Just the best... |
| WickedLester | Sep 29, 2003 | 6.1.0.0128 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
MSN Messenger just gets better with each release. I am looking forward to the final release. |
| alister | Sep 29, 2003 | 6.1.0.0128 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
I love this new version. The filesharing comes in handy when sending friends multiple files. |
| ricsal | Sep 29, 2003 | 6.1.0.0128 Beta | 1 out of 5 |
this version sucks, trust me!!! no scrollbars |
| Painkiller | Sep 29, 2003 | 6.1.0.0128 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
i cannot resize it. |
| robin_v | Sep 18, 2003 | 6.1.0114 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Mostly this version works fine. I did, however, find an annoying little bug. Under the "Privacy" tab, one can exclude "All others" from your contact list. Whilst 6.1 will maintain this setting for the entire current session, it doesn't store this setting and it reverts to it's previous state when one restarts Messenger. I like the new graphics capabilities, as do many others that I've spoken to. |
| Tridus | Sep 6, 2003 | 6.1.0114 Beta | 3 out of 5 |
Thats some nice sensationalism. What that EULA actually says is not "if we want to charge you have to give us money", but "if we want to charge you have to give us money if you want to keep using it, because we're going to shut down the free stuff". Anyway... I'm not sure what is actually new in this version, except that it detects my Linksys NAT Router quite happily. My camcorder hasn't worked properly in any version of Messenger 6, still have to use 5 or Windows Messenger for that. (thats where it gets the rating of 3) |
| Talez | Sep 6, 2003 | 6.1.0114 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Yep. Microsoft might charge people for Messenger. However, that is no reason not use it while it lasts. Top notch software. I downloaded it a couple of hours after its first release and have been totally satisfied with the handful of new features. |
| pperkiro | Sep 6, 2003 | 6.1.0114 Beta | 4 out of 5 |
Kompressor, How do you figure it is unreliable? Every version I have used has done exacty what it said. The only thing I still don't like is the inability to share files from behind a firewall. |
| Kompressor | Sep 5, 2003 | 6.1.0114 Beta | 2 out of 5 |
Too bad Messenger is extremely unreliable. |
| tyshawn24 | Sep 5, 2003 | 6.1.0114 Beta | 5 out of 5 |
Microsoft has done it again, Msn Messenger always has been and always will be the No.1 Instant Messaging Program in my book!The difference between Windows Messenger and Msn Messenger is, Windows Messenger is only for Windows Xp and Windows 2000 and Msn Messenger is for all Operating Systems.I love the New Msn Messenger, I see no problems thus far please keep up the Good Work! |
| Black Wolf | Jul 23, 2003 | 6.0.0602 | 5 out of 5 |
This software had made my life even better everyday! I love MS!!! |
| Apollos | Jul 16, 2003 | 6.0.0602 | 5 out of 5 |
sweet! I love the new version, got rid of Trillian which is still in the past and truelly ISNT packed full of all the features you need for MSN. I hope this also fixes a small problem I had with the beta in remembering my custom chat background :) Way to go MS :p |
| GimieGimieGimie | Nov 13, 2002 | 5.0.0540 | 3 out of 5 |
I've got mixed opinions on this update from the 4x series to the new 5x series. Microsoft have now included new sounds, which is very useful in a instant messenger product, especially when you can actually hear other user's go offline instead of chatting to yourself for 5 mins before you notice their gone. The new visual appearence is very pleasing to the eye, but to jump from such a simplistic GUI to a eye candy resource consuming one is a very bad step. Especially for older computers, which most families still have, and these type of products are aimed at families as part of their user database right? The other problem i have with this new msn is the inability to remove the tabs, i don't need them, i don't want them, and they take up room on the messenger i can use to fit people's user names in :(. I hope someone makes a hack so i can remove them, i've checked in options, i can't do it. The best part of this new release, is Microsoft have FINALLY and i mean FINALLY, added NAT/Firewall support! YES! I've been waiting for this for amost a year! Yahoo Messenger has had this since day one, it took Microsoft so long, i pitty them. Never the less, the support has finally arrived, and i can now use voice chat and send files :). I'll be staying with this update until i change isp, which should be in feb next year when my 1 year contract runs out. I will move to a isp that does not feature a hardware firewall (NAT), thus i can switch back to the non-nat supported v4.7, which i love to bits because of it's simplisity, and the fact it's faster and less resource taking, something my computer lacks til i earn the money to buy a new computer. 1st i have to get thru christmas first tho :P |
| brunobuch | Oct 25, 2002 | 5.0.0537 | 5 out of 5 |
U don't need a Homail Account !! |
| ikss | Oct 25, 2002 | 5.0.0537 | 5 out of 5 |
To view the difference between MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger and to see what happens when install MSN Messenger 5 on XP, http://messenger.msn.com...lphome.asp?client=1#Q1b |
| leomh | Oct 25, 2002 | 5.0.0537 | 4 out of 5 |
Whats the difference between MSN messenger and Windows messenger? |
| ssb | Oct 25, 2002 | 5.0.0537 | 1 out of 5 |
Another spyware adware blablaware from Microsoft this time. Sure it has nice features for its size. It will also become the most compatible IM. Who cares ? If you like ads directly from MS, and possible spying then install it. Otherwise stay away from such a crap. PS: I'm not against MS or IM. I just hate cheap marketing tricks like MSN IM. |
| itsumo | Oct 24, 2002 | 5.0.0537 | 4 out of 5 |
Interface is fancier... other than that and the ability to transfer from behind a firewall, I don't SEE much of a difference. I'm wondering when MS will release WINDOWS Messenger 5.0 now. |
| rollothered | Oct 24, 2002 | 5.0.0537 | 4 out of 5 |
msnMessenger works perfectly well with ICS; if it doesn't 4U RTFM. Microsoft have a cool low bandwidth video gadget that integrates with msnMessenger or can be used standalone. Free. http://research.microsoft.com/~jiangli/portrait/ |
| gloom | Oct 24, 2002 | 5.0.0537 | 5 out of 5 |
Much of things are better now. Finally I can do file transfer from my network (ICS) what i wasn't able to do before :) |
| sphiggo | May 8, 2002 | 4.6.0079 | 1 out of 5 |
Anyone else notice that this thing kills the performance of Outlook Express on a Windows 2000 box. Even after you remove Messenger, you OE is forever screwed. |
| ogorur | Apr 24, 2002 | 4.6.0078 | 2 out of 5 |
Microsoft has been pushing people to use MSN Messenger and tried lots of ways for it. Login to your Hotmail account and it comes out. But whatever Microsoft does, no one will use this program as long as ICQ exists. I hate using it but I have to use it because I cannot use Netmeeting without MSN Messenger. |
| ShafuyZ | Mar 12, 2002 | 4.6.0077 | 2 out of 5 |
yep, one more vote for Trillian vs. MSNM/ICQ/AIM |
| powaking | Mar 12, 2002 | 4.6.0077 | 3 out of 5 |
Trillian is better. What cracks me up is MSN Messenger doesn't support NAT or ICS (Which is Microsofts offering for Inet sharing). Go figure! |
| Richard30ky | Dec 13, 2001 | 4.6.0071 | 1 out of 5 |
ive not liked msn messenger for yrs now 1.you caint log in under invisable mode on days dont want botherd but want to see who is online 2.you caint get or send offline messages 3.the annoying ads 4.the worse is its imbedded so much in your system always stuck there in the tray even if uncheck it to noy load during a startup or reboot it still there and using resouce when not in use that sucks especially if not used often ,if any one feels the same as me get Trilion it has better options with no ads lol and you can log on to icq yahoo and aim all at once. |
| espectro | Nov 11, 2001 | 4.5.0127 | 3 out of 5 |
This program needs: -A NAT reader. Come one, everyone does it, but msn does not -Tabbed chat window support. I hate seeing 10 windows open -Logging system. I know msn plus does this, but msn itself should do it And other things i cant remember... |
| rameshwar_s | Nov 11, 2001 | 4.5.0127 | 5 out of 5 |
It has good looks |
| iax | Nov 10, 2001 | 4.5.0127 | 2 out of 5 |
The software is ok.. Sucks that you can't use File Transfer behind a NAT device (like a linksys). MSN tells the recieving end to expect a file from your ip address, so if you your on a nat'ed network it would be 192.168.1.xxx.. That iddn't going to work.. I like Yahoo better, kick'in IMvironments. Bah.. the more I think about it, the more i dislike it. |
| fla_snowman | Nov 3, 2001 | 4.5.0125 | 3 out of 5 |
I like the new layout but MS made one big mistake. They took away the drop menu of online contacts when using the tray icon. I don't like to keep the main window open at all times to be able to send an instant message to someone. |
| nupur | Nov 2, 2001 | 4.5.0125 | 5 out of 5 |
i do think this messenger is slightly heavier than the older one but it may just be me :). have u guys tried out this thing called mysweetnix, its a pretty useless but fun thing to change your nick names. u can't do that with any other messenger hehe :) |
| wonko | Nov 2, 2001 | 4.5.0125 | 5 out of 5 |
Hooray! I've been looking for something like this for years it seems. Excellent app. I'm a happy happy man now. |
| bleedingpegasus | Nov 1, 2001 | 4.5.0125 | 4 out of 5 |
Smaller emoticons, switch over login names, better logs capabilities, appears offline when u login again (after appears offline last logout), go through proxy ability (from msn 2.0), personalised away message. I know some of these are available from MSNPlus!, but if u need improvement, that's the way... :D |
| Robbeke | Nov 1, 2001 | 4.5.0125 | 4 out of 5 |
First of all, i see lots off people saying that this program s**ks... Well, don't use it then, very simple, isn't it? Second... I'm using MSN messenger for a year right know, and in my opinion this is a version typical 4 windows XP. Build to be very easy for the newbie-users, adjustable for professional users. The only thing that bothers me are the emoticons, 2 big, 2 childish... I read some opinions about offline messages and making the search for users more advanced... I agree with that BUT in my opinion MSN has too much to give that you would leave it for those reasons... MSN Messenger is in combination with MSN plus definitly the best messenger out there, and I used all of them. I like the Messenger version 4.0 delivered with windows XP and i will stick with it. Greetz Robbeke |
| sirhardi | Oct 27, 2001 | 4.5.0121 | 3 out of 5 |
Sad .very sad..now we have the NET going, tons of icons that are linked , to services that are not working often. What really bothers me is that ADD a contact specifically says by E-mail address OR sign in name, but it forces you to enter the full e-mail address, now what sense is that if you cannot just enter the handle to search ? There are lots of times that the new version does not connect correctly, and i believe this to be due to the loading of service connections, there just is no reason to have this ast the get go. I love this proggie never the less, it looks nice, i like seeing than some types...BUT i am wondering why it is not possible to send offline messages? That is a feature that makes yahoo much better, the file transfer is another issue. i do believe this will be fixed but at current and with ads which BOTHER everyone, it is a mere3 worth still. |
| espectro | Oct 27, 2001 | 4.5.0121 | 4 out of 5 |
If only it could support file send behind my linksys router... I am on 256k/64k adsl, using a linksys router, and i havent found a way to enable file send, i can only receive... I have looked at all the technical documents i have ever seen, and microsoft says it just does not work with nat technology. I opened up the ports MS recommends, but on small letter it says "Note: file transfer may not work on nat" Until this is fixed, i will use Icq for file sends... Sorry |
| iconman | Oct 26, 2001 | 4.5.0120 | 5 out of 5 |
They have no advertising in MSN messenger. Contact me at web_jab_inc@hotmail.com |
| oomingmak | Oct 26, 2001 | 4.5.0120 | 2 out of 5 |
Well surprise, surpise ..... you *STILL* can't switch identities on this Messenger (haven't been able to since version 2.2). You don't even get a drop list of users when you log off. So whenever I want to switch IDs' (I have one for work colleagues and one for friends) you have to constantly retype full email address an password over an over again as you switch between them. With v2.2 you could save your details and just select "Switch user" and it would do it and log you in aurtomatically. So many people asked for this feature to be put back into Messenger that it got listed as a category Topic on the Messenger feedback page. Clearly Microsoft don't listen to feed back. |
| lordj | Oct 24, 2001 | 4.5.0120 | 2 out of 5 |
Anyone have the 3.0 version? This 4.5 is annoying the hell out of me. First off, everytime I try to close it, I get a stupid message saying other programs are running that are using msn messenger, and I have to close them first... ( I close everything, and it still doesn't exit. ) The sounds no longer work for me... I can't even use MSN plus with the new version, the only actual add-on that made msn messenger great. And since I don't have XP, the gui looks like total crap... I want my 3.0 back! |
| masoud | Oct 24, 2001 | 4.5.0120 | 5 out of 5 |
Microsoft has built a nice messenger;FINE |
| XanTium | Oct 23, 2001 | 4.5.0120 | 2 out of 5 |
Nope I really don't like this messenger .. STill prefer Yahoo!Messenger and even ICQ is better ;). What I most dislike of all is that it is incorporated in WinXP ... bad bad Microsoft ... after the browser "war" here is the messenger "war". Once again ... ;( |
| docco | Oct 23, 2001 | 4.5.0120 | 4 out of 5 |
I really like this messenger. the only problem is that my workplace had blocked it's port and it seem to have lack of firewall 'support' unless I install a proxy. |
| mooli | Aug 6, 2001 | 3.6.0039 | 5 out of 5 |
simply the best messenger proggy. nuff said |
| farmershane | Aug 5, 2001 | 3.6.0039 | 4 out of 5 |
Great IM program, but it's putting on some wait! Needs to go on a diet.No pun intended. Really, MSN Messenger is a great way to keep in touch, if you are a blind user and using GW Micro Inc.'s Window-Eyes Screen reader. If you are looking for a way for individuals to read that have problems, go to www.gwmicro.com and look at Window-Eyes. Anyway, MSN Messenger rocks! |
| masoud | Aug 5, 2001 | 3.6.0039 | 4 out of 5 |
good in itself,trillian is good not in itself! |
| akersj | Jul 25, 2001 | 3.6.0038 | 4 out of 5 |
Is this a possible insight into the future of all our software? Try opening up one of the Contact Lists you can export from the program... I quote (from the top): So, is everything we have now from Microsoft going to start/end with either .NET or XP... i.e. Visual Basic.NET, Office XP, Windows XP, Visual Studio.NET?! I'm starting to see a pattern emerging... |
| mr_q | Jul 25, 2001 | 3.6.0038 | 3 out of 5 |
Forget it! If I would use a client for every messenger account I have, I would be stuck with 3 programs and mIRC.. The solution arrived : stable, low-memory profile, fast and easy, skinning, support for all major messengers (AIM, YahooMsg, MSN, ICQ, IRC). www.trillian.cc there you go My $39983.33 |
| Some_Guy | Apr 19, 2001 | 3.6.0026 | 4 out of 5 |
IMPORTANT: This program 'does' go down beside the clock without having the window open. That's how I have it set up. It also has file transfers, and many other features. Like, you can make it so it doesn't login automactically when you open Outlook. I've been using this thing since it came out, and I like it quite a bit, besides the ads:( It's so small & quick, I just leave it running 24/7. |
| xivius | Apr 19, 2001 | 3.6.0026 | 5 out of 5 |
When is a really NEW version excpected with contact person catagories, contacts renaming etc ? Version 4.0 ? |
| destructo | Apr 19, 2001 | 3.6.0026 | 3 out of 5 |
Why don't they just have a way to get rid of those darn advertisments. |
| bobad | Apr 19, 2001 | 3.6.0026 | 5 out of 5 |
This program has all the features I need, and is still light and quick. It's not a hacker exploit or kiddie-oriented like ICQ and AIM. It's the most solid messenger available right now. The downside is that sometimes files don't transmit, but I suspect this not the fault of MSNMS. (bobad@mindspring.com) |
| hellahard | Feb 28, 2001 | 3.6.0025 | 5 out of 5 |
very good program but needs some new features, these should be: a built in email composer, i dont like having to load IE to check them i wish the program could do this. sms messaging, icq got a winner there! and the reply to icq feature is excellent! they need more options and custom options. it would also be cool to see msn chat intergrated like yahoo have done. they need nicer smilies!!!! also skins would be pretty cool. anyone else got anything else they wanna add? |
| ta1kradio | Nov 15, 2000 | 3.5.0077 | 5 out of 5 |
MSN is the best, least bloated IM. This update shows what direction they are going -- and it looks good. I would like to see auto logging however. |
| Phutile | Nov 15, 2000 | 3.5.0077 | 5 out of 5 |
Bottjena, you are the reason people have to block out others in there instant messengers cuz most people want to talk to people they know and not annoying people that search up people randomly. Do us all a favor and don't instant message anyone for now on that you don't know! It's annoying. |
| exit | Nov 15, 2000 | 3.5.0077 | 4 out of 5 |
Why no fax? on this progran the Aim Phone and Net2Phone have faxing and they all use Net2Phone other then that this is as good as the other MSN messengers if you have stocks you will like this one as it has stock watching.MS needs to have faxing then i can remove my Net2Phone |
| MeToYou | Jul 21, 2000 | 3.0.0283 | 5 out of 5 |
YES! MS rules. 3.0 is one slick update, the app actually being slick-as-hell from the beginning. I don't care how many users there are on the "other two" bloatware messaging apps! 3.0 is great. |
| bottjena | Jul 21, 2000 | 3.0.0283 | 4 out of 5 |
I would give this a 5 but the people search really pisses me off. I don't use a messenger for talking to people I know, as much as I use it to find new people and make new online friends. I mean using an email address is fine to find someone you know.. but this program is useless to find new people.. you praticly have to know everything about the new person you are about to meet.. which kind of defeats the whole purpose. Although I do admite it is a fast and stable instanst messenger.. hehe I hope microsoft is reading this and they can improve the messenger with those features. |
| oomingmak | Jul 20, 2000 | 3.0 | 4 out of 5 |
By the way, I would give version 2.2 a '4 out of 5' rating. I can live without the smiley faces, and as UK user making phonecalls to the US is useless to me. I've now gone back to version 2.2 (which was not easy because when I un-installed version 3 it took my version 2 with it and left me with nothing). |
| bobad | Jul 20, 2000 | 3.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Well, this release rounds out the program. 2.x was an excellent messenger, but 3.0 absolutely RULES! I'm not a Microsoft kiss-ass, but I must say this program is perfect. Just the right features, no bloat, quick and easy updating, easy to configure, easy to add and remove contacts, and everything WORKS GREAT! No lag, no crashing, it just works! |
| insane101 | Jul 20, 2000 | 3.0 | 5 out of 5 |
excellent program...its small and u get 2 see tha lil faces and stuff...but im running tha msn preview and it had that already....but it looks alot prettier than that orange message crap...oh but 1 thing id like 2 mention...i wish there wuz an INVISIBLE mode ( a real 1 not that appear offline crap) cuz i wanna b invisible and b able 2 talk 2 certain buddies :) |
| RedBadger | Jul 20, 2000 | 3.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent program. Nice and small and not cluttered, making it very easy to use. The free phone calls is a VERY nice feature. Seems to work as well as dialpad.com does, only you don't have to visit a web page now to use it. (although dialpad is still good too). Haven't tried the direct file transfer yet, but am very glad they added that feature. |
| nomaan | Jul 20, 2000 | 3.0 | 5 out of 5 |
what i want to know is why the **** do i have to see ads it pisses me off. to top it off, they are ads for instant messenger (Doh) |
| chris_brittan | Jul 20, 2000 | 3.0 | 5 out of 5 |
Fantastic.....small, user friendly, reliable. And no it's a different version to the supplied with the new MSN Mars Project although yes the version numbers appear the same. |
| themaninthemask | Jul 20, 2000 | 3.0 | 5 out of 5 |
errr, tell me if i'm wrong but hasn't this always been in win2000, looking at my version num i've got 3.0 |
| bobad | May 7, 2000 | 2.2.1053 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent! Tiny, light, fast, and well-behaved, it has just the features I need***. No more cumbersome ICQ numbers or number lists. No more weird installations. No more ICQ planting itself in your IE Favorites list. No more memory hog. No more mass messages. If you miss the ICQ sounds, use them for MSNM. The MSNM team needs to give lessons to the Media Player team. ***I do wish you could do direct file transfers, but this is a minor inconvenience. |
| chinese | May 7, 2000 | 2.2.1053 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent tiny program, better than IxQ, much smaller, run faster & snoothly |
| bobad | Feb 23, 2000 | 2.1.1047 | 5 out of 5 |
Excellent! This tiny little program (367K!is a breath of fresh air compared to the bloated and intrusive ICQ. It's quick to configure and use, efficient, and truly instant. All it's missing for now is file transfer, which is not such a big deal. For those who are afraid they will miss their cute ICQ sounds, simply change Messenger's sounds to ICQ's. Hey, no more ICQ numbers to worry about losing, either. Now I just need to talk my friends in to using it and dumping ICQ. |
| thespacegeek | Feb 23, 2000 | 2.1.1047 | 5 out of 5 |
Also, you can turn off the inergration with Outlook and Outlook Express by going in Outlook Express to tools option, uncheck automaticly log on to MSN messenger. |
| Pennan | Feb 23, 2000 | 2.1.1047 | 5 out of 5 |
But you don't have to! If you close the windows it disappears from the taskbar and the icon next to the clock is the only thing you see. It's simpler than ICQ and much better. |
| impala | Feb 23, 2000 | 2.1.1047 | 3 out of 5 |
Finally, Netscape gave its products some DECENT Japanese support. |
| p1nh3ad | Feb 23, 2000 | 2.1.1047 | 1 out of 5 |
what the hell?! g** d*** what is with these ppl when the hell is 5.0 going to come out?! no more of this 4.0 then like every single freakin number in between 4 and 5!! i mean give us a BREAK!!! does anyone agree with me?? |
| Stringy | Dec 7, 1999 | 2.0.0085 | 2 out of 5 |
it's a good start.. but it needs to have more options, like a Tray only option so that you don't have that window constantly in your taskbar.. And the ability to turn off the integration into Outlook... |
