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Windows Messenger

Application Script

Windows Messenger allows real-time communication with other applications.

Release Date

6/28/2005

Settings Description

The WindowsMessenger script migrates the following:

• Migrates General settings found under Tools, Options.
• Migrates settings installed with Plus.

Migration Paths

The migration paths are as follows:

• From 4.6.0082 to 4.6.0082
• From 4.6.0082 to 4.6.0084
• From 4.6.0082 to 5.0.0482
• From 4.6.0082 to 5.1.064
• From 4.6.0084 to 4.6.0084
• From 4.6.0084 to 5.0.0482
• From 4.6.0084 to 5.1.064
• From 5.0.0482 to 5.0.0482
• From 5.0.0482 to 5.1.064
• From 5.1.064 to 5.1.064

Notes

• You must sign out and exit Windows Messenger before migration.
• The sounds option is related to the system sounds and can be selected in the system settings if required to migrate.
• To migrate the contact list files, you must create a filter for *.ctt files.
• The settings stored at the server are not migrated through the scripts. The server stores the latest changes done to the settings and will be available whenever client connects to the server.
• The following plug-ins are supported:
  • All Your Base
  • Emotitext
  • Matrix Sounds
  • Monty Python Sounds
  • Now playing music by DJMystic
  • QT sender
  • Random Quote
  • XFade
  • Slapper

Limitations

Following are the limitations:

• You cannot migrate the SIP user settings.
• The user name, password, and other logon information cannot be migrated.
• The plug-ins that meet the pre-requisites will be available on the destination. If there are any errors related to the plug-ins, the user is asked to install the plug-in again.
• Cannot migrate the checking and un-checking of the AddIn, if installed, for the version 4.6.