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zbelle
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zbelle asked in Computers & InternetSoftware · 2 decades ago

Reinstalling Windows Messenger?

My daughter uninstalled Windows Messenger from her computer and since then Outlook doesn't work. Where/How can I reinstall Windows messenger and why is it needed for Outlook?

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  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago
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    if messenger was part of windows original when you go to add/remove it will give option to reinstall or remove or fix. Try reinstall restart computer then fix and restart again. will reset back to original. windows cd will also work

  • 2 decades ago

    Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Check Windows Messenger

  • 2 decades ago

    jibber is correct and im guessing its part of the bundle if you take 1 component away it fouls up your whole package.

    just a guess.and it should haved warned you before you deleted it if this is the case

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