Larney Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Apparently there are no actual differences between this and the older build. When you look at the details for the update, it says:Windows Live Messenger 8.5 Beta 1 Update 1 Installation date: 6/21/2007 8:09 PM Installation status: Successful Update type: Important This update is being used to test how Microsoft Updates are distributed for Windows Live Messenger. While there are no actual changes to Messenger atit?s important for Messenger Beta testers to receive this updatehis update. Thanks for helping test Messenger!enger! Also today I got an update for the Windows Update software. Which could be related to the Windows Live OneCare perpetual beta though. Then why did they not put it on Connect and email beta testers becasue so far we haven't had a beta only build to properly test. I must say I am very impressed with the stability of the builds so far anyway just a let down they contradict themselves. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenityrule1515 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 bah..who needs wlm betas anyway??......i uninstalled mine a while ago and switched to pidgin.....when the final release comes out....i may be reluctant to waste bandwidth for it..*sigh*......anyways can u mention any major ''improvements'''...the answer no! wlm is plain crapware with a bloated interface and resource hungry trends...sorry...but if u defend wlm then u gonna have to shoot u :yes: typo ''im gonna have to shoot u'' ....see wot wlm made me do.....i mean come on....how can a bad thing be good? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larney Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 bah..who needs wlm betas anyway??......i uninstalled mine a while ago and switched to pidgin.....when the final release comes out....i may be reluctant to waste bandwidth for it..*sigh*......anyways can u mention any major ''improvements'''...the answer no!wlm is plain crapware with a bloated interface and resource hungry trends...sorry...but if u defend wlm then u gonna have to shoot u :yes: typo ''im gonna have to shoot u'' ....see wot wlm made me do.....i mean come on....how can a bad thing be good? ...What? Want to try that again in literate English? As I see what your lack of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation have done to you. WLM may have some features that are not to your liking. Well, urm patch them out? Stop being so pendantic and close minded. WLM looks prettier than your illiterate post does as well. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I wasnt saying that Microsoft/Windows Update puts out a fake but a couple of members could fake it. we dont get emotional. its just when things are said a number of times, clearly and someone comes in and asks the question its like WTF? its al ready been said though i do agree that some get crazy in here (like one time some one wanted everyone to sign a pention that will have neowin only open to 21 years and older) WLM has got to be the only im client out there with a professtional looking UI. Also the look can apply to everyone: Tweens, Teens, adluts, old people, office workers. Everyone is happy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted June 21, 2007 Global Moderator Share Posted June 21, 2007 i got the update too, and for proof i got a screen shot. I won't install it until a-patch has been updated. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larney Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 i got the update too, and for proof i got a screen shot. I won't install it until a-patch has been updated. I'm waiting for Mr. A-Patch to come online to begin patching it. I'm not upgrading until he has patched it either :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 why? guys its just a update so they can test the microsoft update service with WLM. So in the feature you can download it automatically. AS SAID, THERE ARE NO MAJOR CHANGES, LET ALONE ANY MINOR i doubt there will be a patch.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Berry Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well, you don't even have to wait for an A-Patch or Mess Patch update if you reshack this version to appear as the old beta, then patch it, and reshack the version info back. Works good. :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryster Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) why?guys its just a update so they can test the microsoft update service with WLM. So in the feature you can download it automatically. AS SAID, THERE ARE NO MAJOR CHANGES, LET ALONE ANY MINOR i doubt there will be a patch.. If there are no changes, it will be easier for him to patch then, won't it :) Who's to say when Microsoft will release the next build, it could be weeks or months. I doubt Ahmad would wan't us all to be apatch-less for months. Oh and as a newcomer to this thread, it seems that southside has a little too much time on his hands. Coming back time after time making childish posts and not letting the matter drop. Get a life man. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmz Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) A-Patch Updated :) www.apatch.org ---- I doubt Ahmad would wan't us all to be apatch-less for months. I wouldn't wish such a fate upon anyone, lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Griffith Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 AS SAID, THERE ARE NO MAJOR CHANGES, LET ALONE ANY MINOR this is by far the most illogical statement I've read since the beginning of the year. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDewCodeRedFreak Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Got the update also. No problems yet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo89 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) A-Patch Updated :)www.apatch.org ---- I wouldn't wish such a fate upon anyone, lol. Is it possible to get avatar in the contact list? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Is it possible to get avatar in the contact list? large conbtacts? click the two up and down arrows next to the add contact button and chose show contact detels Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588643418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo89 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 large conbtacts?click the two up and down arrows next to the add contact button and chose show contact detels Damn it, i removed those arrows in the a-patch :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
:: Lyon :: Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Can this .exe be downloaded separately? I like to keep the setup file so if I reformat my windows, I don't need to waste my bandwidth d/l massive updates Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanChung Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Confirm new update + Apatch Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 what the hell do A-patch do? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanChung Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 what the hell do A-patch do? Err can't you ask nicely? http://apatch.org Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech_Dude_5000 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I wasnt intrested. just wondering btw, it looks like something that could mess something up if your not carfull Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanChung Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 It's pretty widely used :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellboundIRL Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I wasnt intrested. just wonderingbtw, it looks like something that could mess something up if your not carfull Its pretty safe, I have never had an issue with any of his releases. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajputwarrior Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 a-patch is great, didn't install the new build until a-patch was done. i still don't see the point of this IMPORTANT update Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Must Die Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) large conbtacts?click the two up and down arrows next to the add contact button and chose show contact detels Oh wow, thats neat. Thanks for the tip. I only have 6 or 7 MSN contacts so it works well with that amount. Also, I love A-Patch, its damn stable, been using it for years with no errors. a-patch is great, didn't install the new build until a-patch was done. i still don't see the point of this IMPORTANT update It's more or less just to eff around with being able to produce on-the-fly updates to smaller Windows programs. Just a test. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Since when does WLM come thru WU? I thought it usualy comes at login? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/568788-got-a-new-update-for-windows-live-messenger-85-beta/page/2/#findComment-588644611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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