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Windows Messenger

Application Script

Windows Messenger allows a real-time communication with other applications.

Release Date

6/28/2005

Settings Description

• The Windows messenger script migrates the General settings found under Tools, Options.
• The Windows messenger script migrates the settings that are installed with Plus.

Migration Paths

• 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

• 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 necessary to migrate.
• To migrate the contact list files, create a filter for *.ctt files.
• The settings that are stored at the server are not migrated through the scripts. The server stores the latest changes that are done to the settings and are 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

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