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== The problem... ==
MSN Messenger opens "New e-mail message" links with Internet Explorer, even when IE is not the [[default browser]]. Unfortunately, every currently known workaround involves downloading and installing additional software.


MSN Messenger is hard coded to open "New e-mail message" links with Internet Explorer. Unfortunately, every currently known workaround involves downloading and installing additional software. Nonetheless, it is still important to check that Firefox is set as [[Setting Your Default Browser | your default browser]].
* [http://www.msgplus.net/ Messenger Plus!] is an extension for MSN Messenger, which introduces many new features and enhancements, and has been developed and promoted over several years. It is without a doubt the most popular Messenger add-on or extension. Messenger Plus! contains optional sponsorware. If you do not wish to install this sponsorware, make sure you do not tick the box during installation!
* [http://www.stuffplug.com/ StuffPlug NG] (which requires Messenger Plus!) can be used to force MSN Messenger to use the default browser every time.


== Messenger Plus! ==
Another option is to use alternative Instant Messaging applications that provide support for the MSN Messenger network. This is not an extensive list, but your options include:
 
[http://www.msgplus.net/ Messenger Plus!] is an extension for MSN Messenger, which introduces many new features and enhancements, and has been developed and promoted over several years. It is without a doubt the most popular Messenger add-on or extension.
 
''Note: Messenger Plus! contains optional sponsorware. If you do not wish to install this sponsorware, make sure you do not tick the box during installation!''
 
[http://www.stuffplug.com/ StuffPlug NG] (which requires Messenger Plus!) can be used to force MSN Messenger to use the default browser every time.
 
== Alternative IM applications ==
 
Another option is to try alternative Instant Messaging applications that provide support for the MSN Messenger network. This is not an extensive list, but your options include:
   
   
* [http://www.miranda-im.org/ Miranda Instant Messenger]
* [http://www.miranda-im.org/ Miranda Instant Messenger]
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* [http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/ Trillian]
* [http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/ Trillian]


It is a good idea to try several alternative clients to see if any of them suit your needs. Note that support for video messaging and other features may not be offered in alternative clients.
You should try several alternative clients to see if any of them suit your needs, since support for video messaging and other features may not be offered in alternative clients.
 
[[Category:Integration with external applications - browser]]
[[Category:Issues (Firefox)]]

Latest revision as of 22:02, 30 August 2006

MSN Messenger opens "New e-mail message" links with Internet Explorer, even when IE is not the default browser. Unfortunately, every currently known workaround involves downloading and installing additional software.

  • Messenger Plus! is an extension for MSN Messenger, which introduces many new features and enhancements, and has been developed and promoted over several years. It is without a doubt the most popular Messenger add-on or extension. Messenger Plus! contains optional sponsorware. If you do not wish to install this sponsorware, make sure you do not tick the box during installation!
  • StuffPlug NG (which requires Messenger Plus!) can be used to force MSN Messenger to use the default browser every time.

Another option is to use alternative Instant Messaging applications that provide support for the MSN Messenger network. This is not an extensive list, but your options include:

You should try several alternative clients to see if any of them suit your needs, since support for video messaging and other features may not be offered in alternative clients.

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