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How can I transfer my custom emoticons, backgrounds and imported display pictures from MSN Messenger 6 to MSN Messenger 7 beta?

When you install the MSN Messenger 7 BETA over your current MSN Messenger installation, you will notice your imported display pictures, backgrounds and custom emoticons won't survive the update. Luckily, there are two easy ways to get your collection back and use all your custom content in the MSN Messenger 7 BETA:

A] First Method:

1) Close MSN Messenger.

2) Open C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\MSN Messenger in Explorer.

3) Copy (CTRL+C) all the directory`s consisting out of a number.

4) Open C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Microsoft\MSN Messenger (BETA) in Explorer.

5) Hit Paste (CTRL+V) and choose to overwrite things when asked.

 

B] Second Method (thanks to LeoX):

1) Open the MSN Messenger 7.0.0205 installer you downloaded.

2) Select Repair. Now let it repair and click Finish.

3) If you want to apply any patches to remove banners, or the beta-tag, do it now.

4) Run MSN Messenger 7.0 and say "Welcome back!" to your personal stuff.



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User Comments
Morgan Is My Name <cocacola_1337@hotmail.com>
October 3, 2004 at 7:56pm

Not Restored! :(
I tried both alternatives to get the Display Pictures and Emoticons back, and it doesn't work.
The Display Pictures were already restored right after I did that patch, but not the emoticons.

Anyone know what's wrong? :/
MrJic <fnr2184@hotmail.com>
October 3, 2004 at 8:00pm

I just
I just install this pacht patch-for-7.0(www.mess.be)
and u get my old picture emotion on the new messenger.
Sam <OneWelchy@hotmail.com>
October 3, 2004 at 8:33pm

Patch!
the patch u offered on download right after the beta leaked seemed to restore all my backgrounds and display pics correctly...
michael <mikke_53@hotmail.com>
October 4, 2004 at 12:44am

games and activitiesmenu
I'm trying to open the games and activities menu but all it says is contacting server?
bob
October 4, 2004 at 1:24am
where the personal stuff i am sapose to say welcom back! to, to get my emoetions back
Blacklabel
October 4, 2004 at 2:27am
Wow, this is awesome. Saved me and my emos.

Thanks :)
Daniel
October 4, 2004 at 3:13am
Removing the beta tag will also make it use data from MSN Messenger 6.x.
Matt-C. <chan.matt@gmail.com>
October 4, 2004 at 8:30am

?!?!
As soon as I loaded MSN Messenger 7 up, all my display pictures were already in there.
Dwayne <dazedandconfused73@msn.com>
October 4, 2004 at 2:24pm

How does this work??
tried doing this how do u open it in explorer help please??
malo
October 4, 2004 at 4:06pm

heeeeeelp pleeeaaase
where can i find " personal stuff " ????
Is it the same as " personnal settings " ???
If not where can i find it pleaaase
Excuse but it's because I'dont understand english very well

Excuse me also for my bad english
xavier2k3
October 4, 2004 at 6:07pm
malo, if you just install the patch (patch-for-7.0(www.mess.be)) it will return your emoticons and display pictures because it uses the MSN 6.2 data you had before. So download it and your problems will be solved! There is a link in this topic somewhere to the download page.

regards
--marty
Dan <dan_cpurnell@yahoo.co.uk>
October 4, 2004 at 7:49pm
Cheers! Totally worked fine for me straight away! Thanx alot!



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