NEW MSN Messenger 6.2 Released / Messenger Plus! v2.54.75

22 Apr, 2004 at 10:06pm ET Article published in Tech

Microsoft have released a new version of MSN Messenger. You can grab it below. This update doesn’t seem to have added as many new features as we had expected, but nevertheless a worth while update. The client also now includes the ‘MSN toolbar’ as an optional feature to install. This release of MSN Messenger 6.2 is sadly not compatible with Messenger Plus! v2.54.74 or below (which v2.54.74 until today was the most recent version). [i]Patchou[/i] has since updated Messenger Plus! to make it compatible with 6.2. You can grab v2.54.75 below as well. The widely reported big update to Messenger Plus! (Version 3) is on schedule for a mid-May release.

[b][i]Note:[/b][/i] If you’re are using Windows Installer 3.0 RC1, you may need to uninstall it before MSN Messenger 6.2 will install.

MSN Messenger 6.2 New features:
-Launch Site renamed “Fun & Games”
-Shared Browsing Enabled for MSN Subscribers
-MSN Messenger “Connection Troubleshooter” (automatically solve many network connectivity problems)
-Minor : ‘Real time’ emoticon displaying when typing messages (e.g. : ) -> whilst you type)
-Minor : Ability to hide the standard buttons at the top of the messenger window, ala MS Messenger
-Minor : Mobile grouping on the main pane; for mobile contacts they are grouped asides from normal contacts
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MSN Messenger 6.2 is out and the current version of Messenger Plus! had to be updated to stay compatible with this new Messenger version. Note that compatibility with Windows Messenger has also been improved in this release.

Download: [b]MSN Messenger 6.2[/b] (5MB)
Download: [b]Messenger Plus! v2.54.75[/b] (2.94MB)

Comments

24 Apr 2004 ~ 2:38am Lammypie http://news.com.com/2110-1032_3-5198760.html

according to this site, microsoft have delayed the release of 6.2 for at least a week, perhaps to fix the install problem
24 Apr 2004 ~ 12:42pm Spinner

Lammypie wrote:

http://news.com.com/2110-1032_3-5198760.html

according to this site, microsoft have delayed the release of 6.2 for at least a week, perhaps to fix the install problem

Perhaps yes, but the install problem as far I can tell is with Windows Installer 3.0 RC1 not MSN Messenger. Installs fine on systems without that beta installer, installed.

Thanks for link though, I'll post it in the main news later. Also, nice to see you posting a bit more Lammy'.

Cheers. :ukflag:
29 Apr 2004 ~ 12:16pm Unregistered Hey does the msn plus work wid the new msn 6.2???
29 Apr 2004 ~ 12:55pm mmonnin I would think so. You can always try and find out.:)
29 Apr 2004 ~ 4:35pm Spinner

Unregistered wrote:

Hey does the msn plus work wid the new msn 6.2???

Read my news post, and you'll find out.

Spinner wrote:

This release of MSN Messenger 6.2 is sadly not compatible with Messenger Plus! v2.54.74 or below (which v2.54.74 until today was the most recent version). Patchou has since updated Messenger Plus! to make it compatible with 6.2. You can grab v2.54.75 below as well. The widely reported big update to Messenger Plus! (Version 3) is on schedule for a mid-May release.
30 Apr 2004 ~ 3:35pm Unregistered I downloaded messenger 2.54.75, and was attacked by pop ups, toolbars and new icons on my desktop. Is there a way to download without all of those extras?
3 May 2004 ~ 2:34pm Unregistered You could try this patch...it removes the banner: [url=]http://www.mastaline.be/?pagina=fun/msnstuff2&sort=id&hoe=DESC[/url]. If you're stil haven't gotten rid of the junk/spyware you could try Spybot ([url=]http://download.com.com/3000-2144-10194058.html?tag=lst-0-1[/url]) and/or Adaware: ([url=]http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10214379.html?tag=lst-0-5[/url])
7 May 2004 ~ 2:41am Unregistered

I downloaded messenger 2.54.75, and was attacked by pop ups, toolbars and new icons on my desktop. Is there a way to download without all of those extras?

When you haven't installed messenger plus! yet, please note that you should select: "I refuse, do not install the sponsor programme", instead of "I accept..."
9 May 2004 ~ 4:24am Unregistered hi im bilal is there any multi msn 6.2 in this site if it is plz upload it for me
15 May 2004 ~ 2:56am Unregistered yes there is .. i do have one .. but dunno how to send u the file ..
u can contact me at my email .. wetweet@hotmail.com