PL_ Veteran Posted May 27, 2007 Veteran Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) Mod Edit: Hey Digg! Sup? http://www.mess.be LEAKED: Windows Live Messenger 8.5, language trickInky says: Today an internal build of Windows Live Messenger 8.5 was leaked by Messenger Addictos, a site dedicated to Windows Live Messenger and related products. The new build includes a completely new installer system (though it appears it might need some tweaking). Messenger itself also got a complete overhaul, featuring a new UI that combines the best of Windows Live and Vista. The new build also includes several minor new features, some of which are still unknown. Unfortunately support for Plug-Ins (or "Add-Ins") has been dropped. The leaked build is only available in Spanish at the moment, but if you managed to download it somewhere, you can copy the old language file ("msglang.dll") of Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0178 over the new one ("msglang.8.5.1235.0517.dll"). Note that the installation directory has also been changed to "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\" making the transition from MSN Messenger to Windows Live Messenger complete. Note: The new build does not appear to be compatible with Messenger Plus!, so if you have obtained the new version somewhere then you won't be able to compete for cool prizes in the Messenger Plus! Live competition, mentioned earlier on Mess.be. [Reported by: Chris] Great, it doesn't look rubbish in Vista anymore :D Mod Edit: No discussion on where to acquire program. Discussions on subject will result in warns. Edited May 28, 2007 by timdorr Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted May 27, 2007 Veteran Share Posted May 27, 2007 Pwroar...looks good :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grik Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Cool nice finding! Thanks Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corris Veteran Posted May 27, 2007 Veteran Share Posted May 27, 2007 Ooo, I like, The main window and overall looks much better. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_onion Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 it looks pretty much the same, im hoping it will change before release im hoping for more glass for vista, like yahoo messenger. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Looks pretty :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentoogod123 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Downloading now, thanx for the heads up Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I used to upgrade messenger every chance I got, this was around the 6.0-7.5 days, but as soon as 8.0 came out (Windows Live Messenger), I completely lost interest. It's just got too bloated and filled with too many useless features that I'm never going to want or use (winks, packs, crap like that). The only good thing they've added recently has been off-line messaging. I wish they'd just make it more efficient, add more USEFUL stuff instead of glossy, shiny extras I could live without =\ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I like it :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobster Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 That looks niiiice! I'm waiting for a Mess Patch update or A-Patch update before I install it though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmorya Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Looks sweet. i was hoping they'd make it more vista looking soon. downloadin now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iSimx Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 :D looks much better Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.F.D.K Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Hmmm not much difference there from 8.0, any new features....? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantawi Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 FINALLY!!! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiWanToby Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) This is a pleasent surprise. The download link, at least for me ( is really freaking slow right now. Edited May 27, 2007 by shockz Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medosa Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) removed. don't ask for download links. Edited May 27, 2007 by shockz Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted May 27, 2007 Veteran Share Posted May 27, 2007 (edited) This is a pleasent surprise. The download link, at least for me <snipped> is really freaking slow right now. Its probably getting hammered!!! Edited May 27, 2007 by Chris Allen Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sillysam Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Downloading now, thanx for the heads up Link please? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Link please? Links to warez are against Neowin's rules. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper101 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 looks fishy o.0 i have never known a messenger build to say 8.1 beta then version 8.5. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Peewee210 Subscriber¹ Posted May 27, 2007 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 27, 2007 Downloading now... hope that language change works. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Matthew S. Subscriber² Posted May 27, 2007 Subscriber² Share Posted May 27, 2007 It's because it's grabbing the version number out of msglang.dll :/ atleast I think so anyways lol Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_ Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 DROOL! Wonder if this fixes some of the minor issues Windows Live Messenger 8.1 has on Windows Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
troist Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 looks fishy o.0 i have never known a messenger build to say 8.1 beta then version 8.5. its an internal build so i doubt they're going to bother updating the "about" page fully. all they need in there is the full version number in case they need it in the future. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 DROOL! Wonder if this fixes some of the minor issues Windows Live Messenger 8.1 has on Windows Vista. 8.5 is meant to improve compatibility with Windows Vista. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/563372-leaked-windows-live-messenger-85/#findComment-588584399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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