How Groove uses various versions of MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger (917205)

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INTRODUCTION

This article describes how various versions of Groove work with various versions of MSN Messenger and Microsoft Windows Messenger.

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Actions that are initiated by Groove Virtual Office 3.x

Groove Virtual Office 3.x can import contacts from both Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger. However, Groove Virtual Office can initiate other activities, such as sending messages and invitations, only through Windows Messenger.

Actions that are initiated by Groove Workspace 2.5

Groove Workspace 2.5 can send invitations through MSN Messenger 4.6 and earlier versions of MSN Messenger, but not through MSN Messenger 5.0. Also, MSN Messenger 5.0 does not start Groove Workspace 2.5 when you use MSN Messenger 5.0 to accept a Groove invitation.

Actions that are initiated byMSN Messenger and Windows Messenger

Windows Messenger versions 4.7 and 5.0, and MSN Messenger versions 4.6 and 5.0, can send Groove invitations. However, invitations that are sent from or received by MSN Messenger 5.0 are returned as declined. This occurs even if a user accepts the invitation.

Modification Type:

Major

Last Reviewed:

5/19/2006

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