Windows Messenger starts instead when you try to use MSN Messenger in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (905944)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use MSN Messenger in Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows Messenger starts instead of MSN Messenger. Additionally, you receive the following message: You have signed into Messenger on another computer. Click here to sign in again. For example, if you click Messenger in the MORE PROGRAMS screen in Media Center, you are signed into Windows Messenger. If you were already signed into MSN Messenger, you are signed out of MSN Messenger first and then you are signed into Windows Messenger.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because Media Center does not support MSN Messenger.

MORE INFORMATION

Media Center Technical Support

Because Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition was included with your hardware device or system, the hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for this software. Your manufacturer may have customized the installation with unique components such as specific device drivers and optional settings to maximize the performance of that manufacturer's hardware. If you require technical help with Windows XP Media Center Edition, contact your manufacturer directly because the manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that the manufacturer has installed on the hardware.

You can also visit the Windows XP Media Center Edition product information Web site at the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/7/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot KB905944 kbAudEndUser
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