What version is he currently using? You mention YM 7.x but I wanted to be sure.
Yes, it is true that Yahoo!, Inc., is taking steps to block any versions older than YM 8.x but there may be some work-arounds coming out as the date gets closer. YM 8.1x is still available on several download sites like http://www.filehippo.com/download_yahoo_messenger/ or Download.com or MajorGeeks.com, etc. According to the technical info on this page http://download.cnet.com/Yahoo-Messenger/3000-2150_4-10724394.html, YM 8.1.0.413, the latest version of YM 8.0, will work on Windows 98. Just make sure you don't install all the other stuff that Yahoo!, Inc. tries to push with their programs... like the Toolbar, starting up whenever the computer starts up, etc. While at FileHippo or one of the other sites, you may also want to download a FULL version of one of the older versions of YM, like the latest version of 7.x, just in case 8.1x gives 98 some problems. Then after some work-arounds are created for older versions, you could reinstall version 7.x. There is also the ability to use Yahoo's Web Messenger, either from the Yahoo Email web page interface or from http://webmessenger.yahoo.com, so if all else fails and he can no longer use all of the features in YM, he will at least be able to IM his friends using one of the web messenger services. On a side note, it may also be time to get dad a newer computer. Windows 98 really shouldn't be online any longer due to it's many, many security issues. Lenny Vasbinder http://lennyvasbinder.blogspot.com FREE and automatic online remote backup of your documents, photos and files... https://mozy.com/?ref=SY4ZSI Check out how simple and secure it can be to use the Mozy remote backup system. Mozy will back up your most important files and folders every day/night while you aren't using your computer. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of MAC_CEC Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 8:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Y!M] YM on Windows 98 My father is using an older computer with Windows 98. He is not able to upgrade his PC or operating system. He is getting messages suggesting Yahoo Messenger 7 will stop working after August 15. It appears that Messenger 9 requires Windows XP. Is this true? If so, what can be done to keep him on line?
