Re: Messenger Windows 10 Not Working
Berry Spitsberg
I am sorry as I do not know the exact steps that caused this issue. It all began when I was having trouble with Brave Sync (nothing happened when I had entered the correct words into the box and pressing sync, but I eventually got it working after an hour of fiddling). Just after I had gotten Sync to work according to a tutorial I found in these forums I found out messenger.com stopped working. At some point I also reinstalled Brave on both of my computers.
I have tried clearing my cache but that did not fix the problem, odd is that it happens on both of my computers that are synced together, not just one. That might be a hint to problems with Sync (bookmarks sync fine).
@tuanphan thanks so much again! I've made that change (see attached) - still no sign of a window...I am at a complete loss. Should you think of anything else at all that could be causing the block I would be most grateful.
My facebook page isn't published yet as I'm still working on it. Therefore there's no public page to message from keeping the messenger code from publishing. Without a page to message from, the button will not show up.
To fix your Facebook and the Messenger problems, you could try out the simple way: restarting your iOS device. Or just force close the apps and open them later as well as reinstalling them. If these simple fixes fail, then you are recommended to use the advanced method: using ios repair tools such as TunesKit iOS System Repair, which can be quite effective in resolving the issues you listed without data loss.
I have just completed a Windows 10 Pro clean re-install on my desktop and cannot find Verizon Messenger+ download / install on the Microsoft App Store or Verizon web site. Has this app been discontinued for Windows?
I found a solution on another thread posted by dstrouse. I found that his solution worked very well, albeit not well articulated and difficult to follow. After thrashing around for a while, I succeeded.
Verizon Message+ Win10 desktop app has had sync issues for the past year (many threads discussing). After many complaints, threads and posts, they removed the app from the Windows Store for download using normal procedures, with the reason being 'Verizon Message+ desktop app is not compatible with Windows 10'. Not sure how the found solution gets around the app removal. Verizon agents are referring customers to the web access thru a browser for integrated messaging. There are still sync issues even with the web access method.
Why can't we get a straight answer from Verizon on the state of their Messenger+ for Windows 10? Even a statement regarding incompatibility would be helpful instead of technical support providing users with useless solutions that waste our time!
If they're not working on an actual replacement for the Windows App, which seems like the case, can you please pass on that if they just spent a little time and created a little App that took you to the Web Link for VZW Message+ and had a little more functionality that would be GREAT.
Just being able to cleanly and simple receive and send texts from the desktop is all people really want. You do not have to build a Win10 compatible App, just create a better web page for Message+ that does not have all the other typical VZ website links and page size. Simple little clean webpage in a wrapper with some more functionality for the Address Book and for pulling up old text threads.
You are awesome. I installed the link you provided and now have a working-live updating message + app on my windows 10 machine. thanks a ton! we use this for our business so that i can monitor all the messages my boss sends/receives. life saver!!! -Dave
If you'd read thru the posts in this and other related threads, you'd have found that there were 'syncing' issues with Message+. It happened on the web browser access, the Windows 10 desktop version and on mobile apps. With no resolution, the Windows 10 desktop app was REMOVED from the Microsoft store with the reason 'the app is incompatible with Windows 10'. It however DOES work, although some sporadic messages (unknown specifics) don't get sync'ed. The newest version (removed from MS store) v2.0.2.0 was not a downloaded install file that could be saved, but the older version (also works) v1.0.17.0 was an install .exe file that was saved. You can download it here to try:
MSN Messenger (also known colloquially simply as MSN[2][3]), later rebranded as Windows Live Messenger, was a cross-platform instant-messaging client developed by Microsoft.[4] It connected to the now-discontinued Microsoft Messenger service and, in later versions, was compatible with Yahoo! Messenger and Facebook Messenger. The service was discontinued in 2013 and was replaced by Skype.
The client was first released as MSN Messenger Service on July 22, 1999, and was marketed under the MSN brand until 2005, when it was rebranded under the Windows Live name. It has since been officially known by the latter name, although its first name remained in common use.[5][6] In June 2009, Microsoft reported the service attracted over 330 million active users each month, placing it among the most widely used instant-messaging clients in the world.[7]
In 2018, a free version of Microsoft Teams became available after years as a component of an Office 365 subscription. Teams inherited the Microsoft accounts architecture, allowing users to invite contacts from the discontinued services, MSN Messenger and Skype.
Before the product was renamed Windows Live Messenger, it was named "MSN Messenger" from 1999 to 2006. During that time, Microsoft released seven major versions as follows.The first version of MSN Messenger Service, version 1.0 (1.0.0863), was released July 22, 1999. It included only basic features, such as plain text messaging and a simplistic contact list.[8] When it was first released, it featured support for access to America Online's AIM network. America Online continually tried to block Microsoft from having access to their service until eventually the feature was removed, and it has not re-surfaced in any later versions of the software.[9] AOL did this by exploiting a buffer overflow bug in AIM, which causes it to execute a bit of machine code sent by the server. When this code runs, it determines if the client is AIM and sends a message back to verify the client.[10] Since then, the software has only allowed connections to its own service, requiring a Windows Live ID (.NET Passport at that time) account to connect.Microsoft released the first major update, version 2.0 (2.0.0083), on November 16, 1999. It included a rotating advertising banner and the ability to customize the appearance of the chat window. It came as an install option for Windows Me. This version was followed the next year by version 3.0 (3.0.0080), which was released May 29, 2000. It included file transfers and PC-to-PC and PC-to-phone audio capabilities with Net2Phone and Callserve,[11] two of the larger VoIP providers.[12]
Along with the release of Windows XP came version 4.6 of MSN Messenger, on October 23, 2001. It included major changes to the user interface, the ability to group contacts, and support for voice conversations.[13] In this version, the client software was renamed from "MSN Messenger Service" to just "MSN Messenger", while the underlying service became known as ".NET Messenger Service". This version was only compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, and 2000, because Microsoft provided a scaled-down new program for Windows XP, called Windows Messenger. Version 5.0 of MSN Messenger was released on October 24, 2002. It was the first version that was allowed to be installed along with Windows Messenger on Windows XP.[14] It included UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) based file transfers, minor changes to the user interface artwork, and a Windows Media Player interface plug-in.[15]
Version 6.0 of MSN Messenger was released July 17, 2003. MSN Messenger 6.0 was a major overhaul of the whole platform, upgrading its simple text-based interface to include customizable elements such as emoticons, personalized avatars, and backgrounds. An update, version 6.1, focused on improvements to the conversation window, enabling users to hide the window frame and menu bar, and also the ability to change the theme color. The theme color could be set differently for each user. Another update, version 6.2, was released April 22, 2004, and it was the last version of the MSN Messenger 6 series. The most notable changes were a dedicated Mobile group for mobile contacts, a connection troubleshooter, and the Launch Site feature was renamed to Fun & Games.[citation needed]
MSN Messenger received a major upgrade to version 7.0 on April 7, 2005. This version brought wink features that were previously only available in threedegrees. This version also advertised items to sell to you including animated display pictures, emoticons and backgrounds. The contact list window style was also updated to match instant message windows. This version also introduced the Xbox Live Integration feature. This version also introduced digital ink and handwriting recognition support. It is the last version of MSN Messenger to support Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows 2000.[citation needed]
The last version of MSN Messenger before the name change, version 7.5, was released August 23, 2005. New features included the Dynamic Backgrounds feature and the "msnim" protocol handler, which allowed Web sites to provide links which automatically add a contact or start conversations. Additionally, a new Voice Clips feature allowed users to hold down F2 and record a message for a maximum of 15 seconds and send it to the recipient. The window for conversations was changed slightly with an added video button. This version also introduced the Windows Installer for its auto-update feature.[16]
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