Windows Live Messenger
Windows Live Messenger, which we wrote about here, has found a new home. The previously available client from Microsoft China stopped working, or at least is no longer free.
However, the same Windows Live Client client is available as a download from, among other sites, Nokia Hong Kong. The client is free (for now) and works great on my English language Nokia E61.
When I first installed the application I looked in my "installat" file but couldn't find it. I tried installing it again but got a message saying that the application was already installed. Hmmm. It turns out that the application gets installed to a separate folder called "Internet" so don't look for the application in the "Installat" folder.
Thanks for the tip Darla, David and everyone else!
January 30th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Hello,
Thanks for the tip, Ed! One wonders if the application will again fail to work after 2 months’ of usage. I had the China version previously, but I uninstalled it recently after being prompted that it’ll no longer work!
January 30th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Oh.. it’s really a old story. The latest version is 2.0
You may download it here at http://mclient.msn.com.cn/
You must register the software after 2 months free trail time… wat a pity.
Only 10 RMB/month(ONLY 1 EUR/month) cheap, huh.
Be aware. The webpage is all in Chinese. Just select your cellphone brand and model in step1. Leave the blanks, click the right botton in step2. Then you get the file and install it from your computer.
let me know if any question, drop me a message to my cellphone emailbox:gloom@i2m.cn
January 30th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Hello,
Thank you for this update. I love that MSN Messenger, but then the trial expired. I’m happy that this piece of software is free for now.
January 30th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
well guy i have been using th msn version 2.0, it is in Chinese, how ever i could use it, and it has new features like sending file as pictures, sound or even take new pictures and send then. it is really cool
January 30th, 2007 at 10:20 pm
What ever happened to your reviews Ed? Show/tell us more about this app.
January 30th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
Hi Rolf,
Thanks for letting us in on version 2 of the software. But I think the million dollar question is whether version 1 hosted at Nokia HK free?
Regards.
January 30th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
well - if you want one that doesn’t expire, you can try EQO MOBILE. just google it and you can find the download link.
January 31st, 2007 at 12:43 am
There is one big difference: this one is symbiansigned and the other one is JAVA.
January 31st, 2007 at 1:17 am
Ok, some serius @#**$!!! here. I went to the HK site. When i click on Download it opens up a window. Fine. I click och accept the window close and… NOTHING!!!! I tried this on both Vista with IE 7 and on XP with IE 6
January 31st, 2007 at 6:27 am
Hmm I agree with Magnus, for some reason I am unable to download it as well… also, the last time I downloaded the client from the HK site (after uninstalling the previous version of Windows Live Messenger) I was brought upon with the prompt to pay up or exit… sigh..Thnx for the tip though!
January 31st, 2007 at 6:53 am
Just downloaded it…installed it. But it’s not installed in my Installation folder but in my Internet folder. Launched the application without a problem and works great!
Previously installed the 2.0 chinese version and uninstalled it. Using E61 from HK.
January 31st, 2007 at 7:56 am
Working alright for me too…hopefully no “pay up” message.
One thing that bugs me though is that it notifies you that if will access hp data, network data and user data.
Creeps me out on the privacy part. Wonder if they secretly collects your private info.
January 31st, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Hey I need help,
I download the file and tring to install it on my phone and each time i get an error “update error” Please help……but i can install other software and themes
January 31st, 2007 at 6:14 pm
For those who can’t download the file… when you get to the End-user agreement, scroll all the way to the bottom like you’ve read it, then click “Accept”.
January 31st, 2007 at 6:31 pm
thanks for the tips and updates.
i check this blog at least twice a day.
keep up the good work.
cheerios..!
January 31st, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Hey, I went to nokia hongkong website. However, can’t download the software, just like what happened to Magnus.
Anyone has a hint?
January 31st, 2007 at 7:59 pm
only in chinese?
January 31st, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Does anyone know if S60 works with Yahoo Messenger or Skype? If it does, could you please point me to the detailed instructions on how to use it?
January 31st, 2007 at 8:49 pm
For those having the problem downloading, I was having the same problem, just hold down the shift-key when you click on “Agree” and wait, should bring up the download window.
January 31st, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Param, I had the same problem at first, but having unistalled the previous (Chinese) version, I could install this version from Nokia.com. I hope this helps.
February 1st, 2007 at 7:24 am
For those who cant download on the nokia HK website. You have to tweek the URL a bit. Check this out.
http://www.nokia.com.hk/BaseProject/Sites/HKZT_33680/CDA/Categories/Home/downloads/_Content/_Static_Files/messenger_s60_3_0_v_1_0_0_signed.sis
February 1st, 2007 at 8:18 am
I have the old file on the phone but can not delete it, does not give me the option to do so
February 1st, 2007 at 10:10 am
Try the Call, Chat and Text client from Nimbuzz, http://www.nimbuzz.com instead. Free download. No monthly fees.
February 2nd, 2007 at 3:34 am
I tried the link given by Yuvpursh.
Could download and install.
BUT, the software is asking me to register by sending an sms.
Since the sms (8168) number is not a valid number in India, I’m not able to use the client.
Any Pointers?
February 2nd, 2007 at 5:02 am
i think the software must recognize that its been used in the phone before.. i downloaded it.. and w\in the next day its trying to send the SMS to subscribe
booooo
February 4th, 2007 at 1:53 am
Hi guys,
I downoladed it, but when the download is complete, it says “Application messenger_s60_ 3_0_v_… not supported”.
Done it three times, following either the tweeked link, or the shift + accept button” methods, both with the same result.
Any idea what’s going on ?
I did not use the previous Chinese version.
Cheers,
February 4th, 2007 at 3:03 am
@ALL
Take a look to [url=http://hier.ppsay.cn/EN/Sindexs.htm]HIER[/url], as a free MSN client…
February 4th, 2007 at 3:11 am
Hello,
It´s working almost fine for me. Randomly the connections to the WLAN doesn´t work… but the connection via GPRS works fine any day.
Nice app, and thanks for the tip!
February 4th, 2007 at 7:44 am
Same here, Sam Gonzales.
February 4th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
[...] After reports of MSN China’s official native Symbian 9.1 Windows Live Messenger client becoming a trial version, Darla has spotted a Symbian Signed version of the instant messaging client available for free from Nokia China and Nokia Hong Kong. This version is compatible with any Nokia S60 3rd Edition mobile device. [...]
February 5th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Hey Its me fahd 4om pakistan i hav e61 n i installed this windows live messenger but it dosnt show all my contact tht r online it just shows 2 or 3 contact online..any 1 noz wat shud i du????if ya thn contact me on koolkeeth_9@hotmail.com thnk u
February 8th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
I just installed the nokia.hk one, and its doing the familiar “pay up sucker” thing
February 13th, 2007 at 6:02 am
I have to second Hier. It’s the best free MSN client I’ve come across for Symbian 60, with QuickIM a close second.
February 13th, 2007 at 11:45 am
You may want to consider also Skype, MSN and GTalk compatible Fring VoIP software from http://www.fring.com.
February 13th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
I can’t get Hier to log in on my E61. It is just stuck in the “Connecting to Server” screen. Any advice?
February 14th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
I noticed something funny, I cannot see my friends who are mac users.
February 17th, 2007 at 2:56 am
I have downloaded the one at the HK site, is this a trial? I view the info, its says expired in 2016?
February 17th, 2007 at 2:57 am
I installed Hier as well, but got this error msg_Cerf error, contact content provider….
February 17th, 2007 at 3:03 am
‘CERTIFICATE ERROR PLEASE CONTACT APPLICATION SUPPLIER’ when using Hier. Is it installed in my phone? Cant seem to find it. Help. If its in my phone, how can i del this?
March 20th, 2007 at 6:13 am
Hey, this app stopped working a couple days ago..it says it only works in mainland China and Hong Kong… :’(
What can I use to connect to MSN now?
April 14th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Version 1.0 is what I’ve been using for a long time and it works fine, and is in english. It’s available from Nokia HK and from various other sources. I dont dare trying version 2 since it appears to be in chinese and I don’t know if it would expire, but I’d like to find out since 2.0 has several new features.
April 14th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
If yo cant download from Nokia, darla saved a copy of v1 here: http://darlamack.blogs.com/darlamack/2006/10/windows_live_me.html
April 26th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
after using it by days now when I connect myself it appears to me the following message: “this service is not available yet outside of china mainland, hongkong and Taiwan” that I can do? I have version 1, but version 2 the page this in Chinese and I do not understand anything.
April 30th, 2007 at 11:12 am
Yeah its locked again
May 10th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Just for anyone on the Three Network UK MSN Messenger is now avalible for download under Planet three and internet! All free to use to no charge only a max of 6000 messages a month fair use! good by wifi and welcome to the world of MSN on the move everywhere! Also works in Hong Kong on the Three network there too!
Craig
May 18th, 2007 at 11:46 pm
I found the “Private Call&Sms Guard” is a great application that have lots of functions like protect the private informations(sms/call/files…), call rejection, record…this is the link: http://www.SymbianOn.com , you can download it and other pretty application, they look so pretty good.
July 10th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
I have three but I can’t seem to download the MSN messenger. I have E61i and the page for the download says it is not supported. Anyone know where I can get hold of the MSN client for three from else where?
August 30th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
i have nokia e90 but ineed msn
August 31st, 2007 at 2:47 am
thank’s darla
October 12th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
I just bought de E61i and downloaded Messenger from that web page, but i can´t use it, it says that it´s intended for use only in Asia and China. Does anyone know af another version that can be used in Venezuela???
November 17th, 2007 at 5:48 am
Any updates on this?
Cheers!
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:18 am
there is a certicate error that won’t let me sign in to widows live messenger, will it be fixed?