"Add to Contacts" Command Is Selected Even Though You Are Sending Instant Message to an Existing Contact (309597)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.5
  • Microsoft Windows Messenger 4.6

This article was previously published under Q309597

SYMPTOMS

When you send or receive an instant message, the Add to Contacts command on the Actions menu is always selected, even though the person is already on the contact list.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

If a contact is added even though that same contact already exists, no duplicate is created.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB309597