How do I update my version of Windows Messenger?

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I have a Sony 2001 laptop and have Windows XP Home Edition. The windows messenger that is already on it says its not compatible with this version. I have tryed installing windows live and it says it wont work with this computer. I have tryed msn messenger and it says that the file c:\Program Files\Messenger\Install_MSN_Messenger.exe wasn't found within my System 32 folder. How can I make msn work on it or what version should i try?

If I download the new version of messenger 8,will I lose all my contacts? will I have to start all over again? or will it just give me the new features and keep my contacts? Thank you

hello can you help ,i dont want to install the new version of messenger but when i check dont install, the messenger beta i have dosnt log in ,when i tryto insatall the new one it installs then it rolls back and uninstalls can you help thanks mark

Same problem as Amber cant use my web cam , and I uninstalled msn Or windows instant mess too . I still cannot download the new version !!!!!!! HELP I want to use my web camera!!!!!

I am trying to install the 8.1 msn and my computer wont let me do it, A notice comes on saying that my security levels wont allow me to use activex to download, How can I change this?

Not sure of what version. I :think I have bversion 2009.

if you want to keeping and using your msn old version don't want to forcing update pls go to here
http://www.phuketbutler.com/msnfix

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