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    Windows 7 Major problem with Windows Live Messenger

    Hello, I've got a very strange problem with Live Messenger. It seems to be on my computer, but when I go on the Programs and Features list, Windows Live Essentials isn't on there at all (nor is anything else to do with Windows Live). This means I can't fully remove it from my computer. However...
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    Windows 7 un-installing Beta version of Windows Live Messenger

    Hi can someone help me. I recently installed the latest version of Windows Live Messenger (beta version). I have decided to go back to the earlier version of Messenger but got told that Messenger is already installed. I then tried the obvious next step by going into Control Panel/Programs and...
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    Mcrosoft selling crapware-free PCs in its stores

    Mcrosoft selling crapware-free PCs in its stores The computers at Microsoft Stores don't have the crapware that Windows PCs typically come with, but they still have an assortment of Microsoft and Adobe software. Most controversially, they include Windows Live Essentials and Microsoft...
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    Windows 7 Windows Live Messenger Not Working

    I am using windows 7 Ultimate 64bit. Windows Essentials are installed, it works fine then when I restart my computer it wont even open. The hour glass is on for a second then it wont open.
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    Windows 7 I can't set notification area preferences any more!

    Seems to have happened after installing the last Windows Live Essentials & Microsoft Search Enhancement Pack updates from Windows Update. If I right click the system tray and go to properties, then check "Customize notification icons" it shows everything set to "Only show notifications" and...
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    Windows 7 UNINSTALL Windows Live Essentials - Family Safety

    I stupidly installed Family safety filter to see what was involved. Now I can't uninstall it. I can remove my settings, or change my profile, and that all works. But when I go Control Panel/Programs and Features, and click on "Windows Live Essentials", it does nothing, even after re-booting...