WLM Lite 8.5

Added on: 24 Nov 2007 / Changed on: 07 Jan 2010 / Downloads: 626062
7-1-2010: You can go around the forced update by doing the following: Right click on WLM Lite 8.5.exe -> properties -> tab compatibility -> set mode to windows 2000

Release: Genuine Windows Live Messenger Lite 8.5.1302.1018 Release 7

Description:
Run Windows Live Messenger without installing, modifying the system, or unpacking anything,
even as a guest user, or a computer with restricted access, with all functions enabled
such as winks, animated backgrounds, packs, handwriting, etc.

Requirements:
- Windows XP Version 2002 or later, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista

Notes:
- This release has nothing to do with Tigin's versions, and has numerous differences,
while his versions are usable, they lack proper testing, and attention to detail
- WLMLite does not share any settings, custom emoticons, backgrounds, etc with any
installed versions, it is entirely seperate and portable

Contains:
- WLM 8.5.1302.1018 Core Files
- Adobe Flash ActiveX Control 9.0.64.0 (Winks, Animated Backgrounds)
- Microsoft Tablet PC Components with KB886179 Security Update (Handwriting)
- Microsoft VC++ 2005 SP1 Runtimes

Removed:
- WinHTTP Services 5.1 (Support for systems without IE6 SP1) not needed

Build Date: 12.02.2007
Build Size: 16.0 MB (16,846,294 bytes)
Compressed: 15.6 MB (16,383,388 bytes)

Change Log:
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12.02.2007
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- Kills subprocesses when the last instance is closed, uses COM Object registered in virtual
environment, this was the only alternative, since WMI requires admin rights, so it will
fail under restricted account, and using a seperate process that drops into the sandbox (stub),
and starts killing processes triggers suspicious behaviour by some antivirus apps
- bugfixes:
- Sandbox is autocreated in current folder
- Runs much faster on second run, Vista never had this issue, it was XP only

11.10.2007
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- updated to Thinstall 3.300, updated WLM version to 8.5.1302.1018
- WLM Mess Patch Revisions:
- All advertisements (including webcam ads), search bar removed, SQM disabled
- Most common and popular additions have been added, however I do not rearrange or remove
options or features which people may find useful, since this is intended for a general
audience and not what I specifically would use, if you would prefer not to have tabs,
or msn today you can always disable it in the options
(yes, it's trivial to remove, but not everyone wants them removed)
- MSI Installer self-repair dialogs are fixed, so regardless if you have WLM installed or not,
you will never see an MSI dialog
- Fixed manifest issue with Vista, now uses updated controls, and fixes open dialog glitches
- Reduced file size to 16.0 MB by removing unneccessary files, cleaning registry scripts
- All cache files, custom emoticons, temporary files, program settings, etc. are all stored
in the WLM Lite folder off the directory where WLMLite is located
- Intelligent sandboxing added:
- all locations where WLM Lite stores settings, account files, and temp files are sandboxed,
leaving the rest of the system for normal use
- Sandboxed locations: AppData, CommonAppData, LocalAppData, Contacts, Cookies, Local Settings,
Program and Component File Directories (to prevent conflicts with installed versions)
- Updated program icon to distinguish from the real WLM
- Updated version info for WLM Lite (mention of release author, website)

It is important to note this has gone through extensive testing in virtual environments both clean,
and after installation, in XP SP1, SP2, and Vista, to ensure a quality release for the web.

Do not ask me about "WLM Lite" releases made by other authors.

02.16.2007
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- updated to version 8.1.0178
- all cache files, custom emoticons, temporary files, etc. are all stored
in the WLMData folder off the directory where WLMLite is located
- all program settings are stored in wlmlite.reg, in the same
folder where WLMLite is located
- optimized for portability, independence from the system
- unread mail count on welcome screen functionality removed
- autostart functionality removed
- added multilanguage support, however you must supply your own
msgslang.8.1.0178.00.dll in the same folder as WLMLite

10.07.2006
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- updated to version 8.0.0812

07.08.2006
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- integrated Microsoft Ink to support handwriting, handwriting features
requires no installation of Ink on the system

07.07.2006
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- integrated Flash Player 9 to support winks, and animated backgrounds, flash features
requires no installation of flash player on the system

07.06.2006
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- standalone version of wlm in a single exe
- requires no installation, does not unpack or install any files
- does not modify the registry, with the exception of storing
your msn settings in hkey_current_user
- runs from guest/limited access accounts
- runs on as little as Windows XP with no service packs, patches, updates, or IE6 SP1
- perfect alternative to the feature lacking web based msn messenger clients
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Comments placed for WLM Lite 8.5

commented on 01 15,2010 by Rupre

Unfortunately it does not work on a windows 7 64-bit machine at all.
I'm gonna try trillian now.
regards

replied on 10 05,2010 by Chris

It does work... set the compatability to server 2003

replied on 05 20,2010 by Dan

I doubt he'll reply dude, this post is OLD. I wish Microsoft made an official Live Messenger Portable because I never trust unofficial versions of popular software :^/

commented on 11 20,2009 by LPGames

very good!
thank you!

commented on 11 18,2009 by Pedro

Not running on my Windows 7 32-bits.. Any change to support it?

commented on 11 08,2009 by PatPat

Recently I've had an error message showing up, it displays the following message: Cannot sign in to Windows Live Messenger because you are using an old version of Windows Live Messenger. To upgrade Windows Live Messenger, you need to log on this computer as a local administrator. This is probably caused because the Windows Live team have decided to get rid of the ''old'' messenger users, by refusing the old messenger to perform a logon. So my question is, anyone else got this message? And is it a new upcoming version that will fix this issue? Or is it a way to trick the program so it will log on anyway?

commented on 11 06,2009 by Craig..

Seems to have stopped working now. I am being "forced" to download the newest version from M$ or it wont allow signing in at all.

commented on 11 06,2009 by Edward

Microsoft has blocked this application and now requires windows live messenger 9.0 or greater

commented on 11 03,2009 by Pedro

Not working on my Windows 7 RC 7100, anyone got it working on it? I tried 8.5 and 7.5, Im looking for a light MSN client with all usefull stuff! Any suggestion?

cheers!

commented on 10 17,2009 by Mahaj

Its not working for me sorry

commented on 10 05,2009 by josip

finally a tool that can be used

commented on 10 05,2009 by Daniel

Update for Windows 7, please.

commented on 10 05,2009 by ish

Ok, i downloaded it, i saved it, whenever i go to open it it says something about winRAR and whenever i click on it it says it cannot open, its my first time guys, can anybody show me how to download it step by step?

commented on 10 05,2009 by frank

great solution!
thanks

commented on 09 27,2009 by mc.romeo

good thx you

commented on 09 17,2009 by ty

thanks alot!

commented on 09 16,2009 by meaw

*-* thank you

commented on 08 26,2009 by cothelica

That`s great

commented on 08 25,2009 by kelpo from chile

=D gracias!

commented on 08 20,2009 by Jeesh

Hey I found this very useful and I was using it today and sophos said there is a "Mal/Generic-A" virus coming from WLM lite just wonderd is this enything to be worrying about and could some one explain it or point me to where it is explaind?

commented on 08 19,2009 by Atahar

Its Good

commented on 08 12,2009 by Nowheretogo

I do not have a problem with using WLM Lite 8.5 previously in my office even when it's firewalled protected. But now I can't ((((

Kept getting the error code 800701f6
Tried using the methods mentioned here but none worked at all. http://msn-errors.blogspot.com/search/label/error%20code%20800701f6

Also performed troubleshooting and found it has problems with host files & key ports. Repaired but still not working...

Any better suggestions guys?

commented on 08 09,2009 by George

Does support other languages?
I copied the "msgslang.8.5.1302.1018.dll" in the same folder as "WLM Lite 8.5.exe" but it doesn't works.

commented on 08 09,2009 by George

I copied the msgslang.8.5.1302.1018.dll in the same folder as WLM Lite 8.5 but it's still english.

commented on 07 28,2009 by Justin

Flagged by ESET as a possible variant of the Win32/IrcBot Trojan when I sign on; flags usnsvc.exe temp file. Did not occur until recently.

replied on 01 19,2011 by Rift

Same here as well on Jan 19 2011. I suggest no one use it until the author verifies the checksum of the one that's online now with the one originally distributed. People can find a hole and upload a modified version it happens all the time to people. Ill wait till i know for sure, myself.

replied on 10 18,2009 by viruzth

Same here. I'm using avast home edition.
Just recently it was detected as virus. Now I cant use it, avast wont let it running ^^

commented on 07 24,2009 by Hassan

i'm having a little problem, WLM 8.5 works fine but wheneven i click on the icon on the task bar a windows installer dialouge box appears and tries to install a missing component probably, is anyone having the same problem? can anyone suggest a solution?

thanks.

commented on 07 14,2009 by utc

This contains a trojan

commented on 06 29,2009 by Francis

I have a problem! Why does double clicking the wlm lite icon on the task bar cause Windows Installer to pop-up for MS office? (every time!!!) Help!

replied on 07 08,2009 by bL3nDi.b0y

you have cancel a MSI installion try to finish them and everything will work

commented on 06 18,2009 by felipe

exelente

commented on 06 08,2009 by gil

good good

commented on 06 01,2009 by Marcelo

Doesn't work, because it informs that need to be updated. Does anyone know how to resolve this or know any version of Windows Live Messenger really portable ? Tks

commented on 06 01,2009 by laiman

it says it a absolutely normal if that happens in a restricted windows acount

commented on 06 01,2009 by laiman

jeez people!!! the virus thingy was very well explained in the attached txt!
it has something to do with restricted accounts in windows...

commented on 05 22,2009 by meeeeee

It is not working on Windos 7
it says: Windows Live Messenger Lite has stopped working

commented on 05 20,2009 by ADNAN SHEIKH

WLM LITE 8.5 MESSENGER ITS VERY GOOD FOR EVERYONE

commented on 05 15,2009 by human

This needs to be updated. BADLY

commented on 05 12,2009 by eugene

great ..

commented on 05 03,2009 by Alejandro

recently i have a lot of problems because of the new version of the W live mess, i hope this can solve some of it

commented on 04 26,2009 by Samir

Man i wish i could download it but i need the .rar download. Does anyone have the link to download it :S?

replied on 05 02,2009 by admin

commented on 04 23,2009 by awesumchic

this's awesum.thx

commented on 04 22,2009 by Sewa Komputer

Thx alot dude...
Great software...

commented on 04 15,2009 by noob

this suck its a virus no no i was only koking it rocks thankz msn lite

commented on 04 14,2009 by NAS

http://www.virustotal.com/analisis/14de7a7e019306997c6cce8a3be54813

Detected by 7 Av's as malware Trojan! I wouldnt use this

commented on 04 12,2009 by fitoni.Albanian

Yes yes is good msn

commented on 04 11,2009 by VincenT

dun know why after i update wlm my webcam alwiz hang... can anyone tell me why?

commented on 04 11,2009 by veTTon

its good but cant download(Y)(N)(F)(L)(O)

commented on 04 10,2009 by Gogotw#

good
thankas for this live messenger

commented on 04 07,2009 by Jelani

thnx awesome lite

commented on 04 06,2009 by @n0nYm0u5

i heard that msn lite is a virus is that true?!?!?!?

replied on 04 06,2009 by admin

No it isnt a virus.

commented on 04 01,2009 by ?????

good thenks for msn lite

commented on 04 01,2009 by shannen

how do i download the new msn ??
thankkkyou

commented on 03 29,2009 by kong

thank

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