Windows Live Messenger 14.0.8117.416

Rated 50/50 by JustExtreme at May 25, 2008

I'm running it on Server 2003. Provolino you don't know anything so don't try and be smart. The reason it fails to install is because the Windows Live Installer which installs messenger and other applications is not in the compatibility list for it so you have to obtain the windows live messenger installer seperately from the windows live installer.

Rated 10/50 by vesser at Sep 22, 2008

Still getting error from wlcomm when i try to run the program. I get this error from the first beta and still is not repaired.

Rated 50/50 by pjb at Sep 22, 2008

I have been using this since it's official release a few days ago. It is a vast improvement on 8.5 and a nice improvement from previous 9 builds. Have not had any issues with this version.

Rated 40/50 by Buggle at Sep 28, 2008

This looks very promising. The interface (design) changed quite a bit, looks more mature and just feels better. However, the user still has the impression that it is not yet finished: here and there you get the feeling that stuff can and should still be tweaked. It has an unfinished feel. But they are definitely on the right track. There are some issues with this version. 1. Previous versions opened Internet Explorer for Hotmail, even if Firefox was put to default browser. This version no longer does that, and I think it is a downside. 2. The Hotmail inbox function of messenger does not function anymore: when you click inbox, you are directed to the msn main page. Maybe this has something to do with the previous point. 3. It does not keep the settings of WLM 8.5: all my smilies are gone and other settings like sounds as well.

Rated 50/50 by Adrian79 at Dec 22, 2008

good stuff

Rated 10/50 by some guy at Dec 22, 2008

bloat crap

Rated 10/50 by picsoetje at Dec 22, 2008

I have had it with all the betas 1-2-3-4-99 during much too long time by now. No final release = a rating 1 (a pitty that I can't go below this).

Rated 40/50 by betabettabest at Dec 23, 2008

Look before you leap. It works fine for me, and is the most elegant version yet in terms of fit & finish, layout of controls, etc. The most irritating bug from the previous beta (conversation window wouldn't auto-scroll) is fixed. Video calls are easier to initiate. Still can't boldface or italicize in my conversations, though. But for a number of users, including my main chat buddy, installing this version breaks their windows live installation altogether. 'Windows Live Communications Platform has encountered a Problem' etc. Logon is impossible. In other words, messenger becomes unusable. For some of them, the problem persists even after uninstalling & downgrading bacfkwards. Keep checking message boards, Microsoft user forums, etc. There's no sign they've really figured out what's wrong or how to fix it, so upgrade at your own risk.

Rated 40/50 by commander2001 at Jan 9, 2009

its nice i give it a 4

Rated 50/50 by artfuldodga at Jan 9, 2009

really nice new client, its a wonder they don't really allow multi protocol support? gtalk icq, etc i mean, every windows user would switch to WLM. i guess if they did MS would be hit with lawsuits oh and, you won't break anything installing WLM if you uninstall properly and use ZapMessenger before hand

Rated 30/50 by And| at Jan 9, 2009

Is this the final version?

Rated 10/50 by Captain Hook at Jan 9, 2009

The worst CRAP I have on my computer this year! 1. I had wrong language installed. 2. I dont't wnat their crap Photo Gallery since I already have better programs on my computer. 3. I had this message: FATAL ERROR: unable load necsseray Windows Live libraries 4. windows Live installation without any text confirmation 5. Unable to log in to Windows Live Messenger 6. All contacts got ****ed up! Can't find them now.... 7. Can't sort contacts like before. 8. All contacts lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG PIECE OF CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 50/50 by Ciolouse at Jan 9, 2009

What is the serial number of this final release?

Rated 30/50 by keiichi999 at Jan 9, 2009

yes, it is.

Rated 10/50 by dpcdpc11 at Jan 10, 2009

huge useless chat windows with no tab support... do i need to say more?? no tabs in an IM app released in 2009??? file transfer is also a 'beach'... but hey.. they finally got groups... and cool themes... now this is a true technological break though!!

Rated 20/50 by frites at Jan 10, 2009

WTF have they done to my messenger ? Booo I dont like this new version at all. Luckily i just made a True image backup.Pheww. Its just like Vista. Poo.

Rated 30/50 by JackKnife at Jan 11, 2009

While the application itself is ok,it must surely load up with one of the most cluttered 'let's see how many buttons,ads,and icons we can cram into a small surface' interfaces of any app out there. Thank god there are third party utilities to clear the clutter. I will agree with one other reviewer that the lack of a tabbed conversation window is ridiculous.

Rated 40/50 by guru_v at Jan 11, 2009

I'll leave the critiques to those who use this more than I do - I use it very infrequently. I will say that this is not new however, as I have had it on my machine for over 3 weeks - and yes, I checked the revision down to the last digit.

Rated 50/50 by kholdstare at Feb 16, 2009

still one of the best IM's out there. and guys get over it tabs are a useless feature. and the big improvement is you can turn most of the objects displayed on the main window off in the options menu

Rated 10/50 by Joco at Feb 17, 2009

Does this thing know how to rename a contact? It's very annoying that the obtrusive "buddy ABC is online" pops up all the time during a presentation. Missing tabbed interface. Advertisement! especially when adult related which pops up during a presentation. That is so unprofessional. I have heard a few times people in my company who got hit by virus or worm via their MSN Client. Use Miranda IM and get rid of all of these. Miranda is low on resource, multi protocol and if you spend sometime to customize it, it looks very nice.