Have i been hacked?

Greetings,

Unfortunately this latest update has been made mandatory by Microsoft. I am really not quite
sure why it's mandatory, but it is.

So, to directly answer your question, it's not a hack, it's 'by design' (and I guess,
bullying).

--
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
(c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
--

"Not happy" <Not happy.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8EA1E76D-0C1B-41CF-9A4E-C3464DBBFE63@microsoft.com...
> I am not allowed to continue unless:-
>
> [quote]Windows Live Messenger
>
> A newer version is available. You must install the newer version in order to
> continue. would you like to do this now?[/quote]
>
> That to me is a threat, telling me i MUST update or dispose of the product,
> is that the way Microsoft is treating the people who shell-out for the
> products.
>
> I prefer to have what i want on my box, why should i be FORCED/BULLIED into
> a product i don't want, the program is good enough as it is.
>
> So is it a hack or am i being Bullied?

"Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> Unfortunately this latest update has been made mandatory by Microsoft. I am really not quite
> sure why it's mandatory, but it is.
>
> So, to directly answer your question, it's not a hack, it's 'by design' (and I guess,
> bullying).
>
> --
> Jonathan Kay
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this signature or citation
> --
>
> "Not happy" <Not happy.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8EA1E76D-0C1B-41CF-9A4E-C3464DBBFE63@microsoft.com...
> > I am not allowed to continue unless:-
> >
> > [quote]Windows Live Messenger
> >
> > A newer version is available. You must install the newer version in order to
> > continue. would you like to do this now?[/quote]
> >
> > That to me is a threat, telling me i MUST update or dispose of the product,
> > is that the way Microsoft is treating the people who shell-out for the
> > products.
> >
> > I prefer to have what i want on my box, why should i be FORCED/BULLIED into
> > a product i don't want, the program is good enough as it is.
> >
> > So is it a hack or am i being Bullied?
>
>
> Thank you Jonathan for a respectful answer.

i only made the post because the wording was a bit of putting, something
that a hacker would use.

"Not happy" <Nothappy.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D644E990-ADA4-4CBE-BCD9-AC3239A3B03E@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Unfortunately this latest update has been made mandatory by Microsoft. I
>> am really not quite
>> sure why it's mandatory, but it is.
>>
>> So, to directly answer your question, it's not a hack, it's 'by design'
>> (and I guess,
>> bullying).
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
>> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
>> signature or citation
>> --
>>
>> "Not happy" <Not happy.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:8EA1E76D-0C1B-41CF-9A4E-C3464DBBFE63@microsoft.com...
>> > I am not allowed to continue unless:-
>> >
>> > [quote]Windows Live Messenger
>> >
>> > A newer version is available. You must install the newer version in
>> > order to
>> > continue. would you like to do this now?[/quote]
>> >
>> > That to me is a threat, telling me i MUST update or dispose of the
>> > product,
>> > is that the way Microsoft is treating the people who shell-out for the
>> > products.
>> >
>> > I prefer to have what i want on my box, why should i be FORCED/BULLIED
>> > into
>> > a product i don't want, the program is good enough as it is.
>> >
>> > So is it a hack or am i being Bullied?
>>
>>
>> Thank you Jonathan for a respectful answer.
>
> i only made the post because the wording was a bit of putting, something
> that a hacker would use.

LOL... hackers... what a joke... Like you have anything on your puter worth
a hackers time???

"Not happy" <Nothappy RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D644E990-ADA4-4CBE-BCD9-AC3239A3B03E@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Jonathan Kay [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> Unfortunately this latest update has been made mandatory by Microsoft. I
>> am really not quite
>> sure why it's mandatory, but it is.
>>
>> So, to directly answer your question, it's not a hack, it's 'by design'
>> (and I guess,
>> bullying).
>>
>> --
>> Jonathan Kay
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger
>> MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
>> MessengerGeek Blog: http://www.messengergeek.com
>> Messenger Resources: http://messenger.jonathankay.com
>> (c) 2009 Jonathan Kay - If redistributing, you must include this
>> signature or citation
>> --
>>
>> "Not happy" <Not happy RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:8EA1E76D-0C1B-41CF-9A4E-C3464DBBFE63@microsoft.com...
>> > I am not allowed to continue unless:-
>> >
>> > [quote]Windows Live Messenger
>> >
>> > A newer version is available. You must install the newer version in
>> > order to
>> > continue. would you like to do this now?[/quote]
>> >
>> > That to me is a threat, telling me i MUST update or dispose of the
>> > product,
>> > is that the way Microsoft is treating the people who shell-out for the
>> > products.
>> >
>> > I prefer to have what i want on my box, why should i be FORCED/BULLIED
>> > into
>> > a product i don't want, the program is good enough as it is.
>> >
>> > So is it a hack or am i being Bullied?
>>
>>
>> Thank you Jonathan for a respectful answer.
>
> i only made the post because the wording was a bit of putting, something
> that a hacker would use.

So you are intimately familiar with hacker terminology?

"Not happy" wrote:

> I am not allowed to continue unless:-
>
> [quote]Windows Live Messenger
>
> A newer version is available. You must install the newer version in order to
> continue. would you like to do this now?[/quote]
>
> That to me is a threat, telling me i MUST update or dispose of the product,
> is that the way Microsoft is treating the people who shell-out for the
> products.
>
> I prefer to have what i want on my box, why should i be FORCED/BULLIED into
> a product i don't want, the program is good enough as it is.
>
> So is it a hack or am i being Bullied?

I too am confused, but I think I know why these updates are mandatory.
These updates are usually security patches PROTECT people from hackers, but
that does sound like something a hacker would say.
But I'm confused about why people are forced to use these updates, yet
UPGRADES (WLM2008 < WLM2009) aren't. I'm so sick of hearing "how did u get
ur pic to move" when it's easy on 2009. Upgrading would be so much easier
even if they had a BANNER come on screen every time they start Messenger
that says "2009 is now available", instead of having to check all the time.
So anyway, now you know why they NEED to be installed.
Hope I helped.
--
Vick
MSTR -- Windows Tutorials Evolved
http://youtube.com/MasterOfTheXP

"Not happy" <Not happy DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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I am not allowed to continue unless:-

[quote]Windows Live Messenger

A newer version is available. You must install the newer version in order to
continue. would you like to do this now?[/quote]

That to me is a threat, telling me i MUST update or dispose of the product,
is that the way Microsoft is treating the people who shell-out for the
products.

I prefer to have what i want on my box, why should i be FORCED/BULLIED into
a product i don't want, the program is good enough as it is.

So is it a hack or am i being Bullied?