Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

gatorfan95 reviewed v5.50.0.763 on Aug 22, 2012

User beware. This is Malware. It's too bad I have to give it a star to post this. Beta news should revoke this guy's right to put software on the site.

Music4Ever reviewed v5.50.0.761 on Jul 26, 2012

I've used MSN/Live since day one & haven't tried Messenger Plus! for some years: I wasn't impressed then & I'm not now, it attempts to access the net multiple times & will take you to junk sites to add the plugins etc.After uninstalling it messed up my Live installation & required a full image restore.

You can opt out of the initial toolbar installation but that's only the beginning, it then resets this & attempts to install garbage. It seems to offer a lot but unless you allow it to install crap from who knows where you get nothing.

It doesn't even add anything remotely useful & it's main aim seems to get you involved in the 'Plus! Community' which seems to consist of tacky garbage winks, emoticons, skins etc.from dubious sources. If you don't have a rule based Firewall you will have no idea what this program is up to & you are leaving your system wide open - Be warned.

No stars & that's overrating this piece of closet spyware ~

ZenoLabs reviewed v5.50.0.761 on Jul 26, 2012

s***ware

gatorfan95 reviewed v5.50.0.761 on Jul 26, 2012

Unless this app has changed, it's full of mal ware, spam ware and hijackers. Be very careful when you install it.

AleeJay reviewed v5.10.0.750 on Oct 27, 2011

I thoroughly enjoy Messenger plus. There are enough time saving apps to allow you to spend even more time on time-wasting games ;-). All jokes apart, I can't remember ever having trouble with it. It's fun and user friendly. and it helps keeps an ADHD employee, such as my self, focused at work. Also, it doesn't clog up the CPU. You wont hear any complaints me.

Nathalieyuna reviewed v5.10.0.746 on Sep 14, 2011

Messenger Plus! is no longer called Messenger Plus! Live. The latest version, 5.10 is compatible with both Windows Live Messenger 2009 and 2011. Besides the traditional features that is famous for (multiple accounts, Lock Messenger, skins and scripts (now called plugins), sounds, emoticons, it has a brand new "Skin Designer", where you can create skins all by yourself, in just a few clicks. A lot of the popular skins have also been updated for 2011, and are available for download on the home page. The software is still free and safe to use, if downloaded from the official site.

asaenz reviewed v4.90.392 on Jan 28, 2011

Wouldn't work in my "limited user" account. I use that to help prevent malware and that is more important to me than the features this offers so goodbye Messenger Plus!

daianax reviewed v4.85.386 on Aug 18, 2010

Nice! I love Messenger
! Thanks for sharing.

And| reviewed v4.85.386 on Jul 27, 2010

I have not been able to find the plus features yet. If they are there ??

some guy reviewed v4.85.386 on Jul 26, 2010

awesome twice the bloat and 3 times the advertisement !

ZenoLabs reviewed v4.84.384 on Jun 8, 2010

No need for this one. Use Miranda IM instead.

issac reviewed v4.83.380 on Mar 18, 2010

The new messenger Plus! is amaizing
The toolbar is great, amaizing scripts and skins, I love it.

joltdude reviewed v4.81.358 on Mar 23, 2009

The fact of the matter this author initially used deceptive dialogs (that have been clarified in more recent versions) to install the adware AND pushed adware to users during an online upgrade without a consent or asking their permission, along with hiding himself using domains by proxy as a domain name shield service should speak for his lack of integrety...
Not worth the risk vector

Adrian79 reviewed v4.79.342 Beta on Nov 4, 2008

if ur 13y/o and love chatting on msn (wlm) then you NEED this!

if your a noob and end up with adware after installing this.. you should of picked the misleading sounding option that reads: "I refuse to support", sounds mean, but thats the choice that does NOT add adware :-)

wognum reviewed v4.79.342 Beta on Nov 4, 2008

No adware if you dont want it to be adware.
3 stars because of removing support to remove the ad's.

Nighted reviewed v4.79.342 Beta on Nov 3, 2008

Hey n00bs....it's adware only by CHOICE! The developer has been kind enough to allow you to choose to install the adware or not. I never do and the program works just the same.

Paul Skinner reviewed v4.79.342 Beta on Nov 3, 2008

For me it works great, and having tabbed chats is marvelous.

The adware is optional, so for those confused by choices this isn't something you should use (as can be seen from the commenters below).

sx66gns reviewed v4.79.342 Beta on Nov 3, 2008

Classification :Adware

Look ----->

some guy reviewed v4.79.342 Beta on Nov 3, 2008

adware like msn messenger needs more

Nehemoth reviewed v4.70.334 on Aug 11, 2008

Best Messenger add-on ever.
Just waiting for a conversation encryption support (not for the conversation logs which is already there).

some guy reviewed v4.60.324 on Mar 20, 2008

FPS video is horrid , crash when second party clicks a link or file you just sent. They crash trying to open it. To bloat for my liking's,
If I'm a 16 your old girl and want to send a nifty smiley face to my friends I may like it.

Registered reviewed v4.60.324 on Mar 20, 2008

a good program with huge amount of features, however there in lies the problem,

setting up this program is a time consuming part, with so many opetions, it's hard not to be nismayed when first runnint the program,

for people who doesn't have IT experience will sure be overwhelmed with all the options that need to be addressed when first running the program,

i feel the time has come for some kind of option for basic users, or perhaps a idiot proof wizard that guides the user in setting up the program,

but for what it is, 5 stars, but giving the amount of options, it's to in depth,

wognum reviewed v4.60.324 on Mar 20, 2008

There are still people who don't know that one can disable the adware in the installation process?

.....

Nighted reviewed v4.60.324 on Mar 20, 2008

Simply a must have if you have to use MSN. Messenger Plus! adds so many useful features. This paired with A-Patch makes MSN actually bearable.

I'm amazed at how many people are confused about the advertising, as the author is totally up front about it and has given you a choice to install it or not.

ixxy reviewed v4.60.324 on Mar 20, 2008

Adware must go, and this rating will instantly jump to a 5. We are willing to pay/donate.

EDIT: I don't think many people are confused about the adware option, it's just that its a crappy way of showing support for the software (by compromising system performance and possibly security).

dwby reviewed v4.60.324 on Mar 20, 2008

I suppose somebody has to bring in the facts.

Fact 1.
There is no spyware. Just adware. This adware is a very trimmed down version after many, many tests with BETA testers.

Fact 2.
The installation does not trick you in anyway. When you reach the screen to choose if you want to install it, it tells you the sponsor is adware and the option to install it isn't even ticked.

Fact 3.
It does not download spyware/adware without you consenting. If you choose to install the sponsor it will display ads. Many tests were done to try and make sure no *adult* ads or nasties were loaded.

Fact 4.
There is no scamming here. You choose to install it or you choose not to install it. Once installed it can easily be uninstalled but removing it from the add/remove programs.

Fact 5.
Patchou (the author) said not enough people donated to keep this project alive. Using a trimmed down and looked after adware (the sponsor) was the best way for him to keep working full time on the project. If you don't like it, choose not to install the sponsor or don't even download it.

With that being said, this program is the reason I keep using Windows Live Messenger. It's one of the first programs I install straight after Windows Live Messenger!

Adrian79 reviewed v4.60.324 on Mar 20, 2008

its good stuff

war593122 reviewed v4.50.312 on Dec 18, 2007

Get rid of the adware! Make it payware instead! Sure most die hard fans would rather pay $5 per major version.

joltdude reviewed v4.50.312 on Dec 17, 2007

Still tries to guilt trip users into installing ad-ware.. Hides his address behind Domains By Proxy, and cut out the main "feature" of it.. which was blocking ads in IM's... I really think the author should reconsider his method of doing buisness and make it true shareware if he needs "support"... Untill then.. this crap keeps getting installed by gullable users.. and i have to block its install... Make it nagware or true shareware where the quality of the app deems its value instead of guilting people into installing dangerous spyware.

provolino reviewed v4.20.262 on Dec 14, 2007

To the Fileforum staff:
Version 4.50 is out, please update the informations

Paul Skinner reviewed v4.50.310 on Dec 10, 2007

I'll admit, I'm down to two uses for this now:

Tabbed conversations.
Command line style message capability (example: messaging all open contacts, and setting status from a conversation window).

But to my knowledge there isn't any other that offer it, so to me it has to still be a 5.

*Update* It seems to have an odd bug for me whereby if I minimise my Messenger chat (2 open at the moment) then maximise any other window and minimise the window again, the messenger conversation unminimises itself.

*Update 2* It only happens when there is one window left to minimise before you get to the desktop.

roj reviewed v4.50.310 on Dec 10, 2007

Does this block ads any more? No. Therefore it's outlived its usefulness. I'm sorry to say that when he made that decision, he lost me as a user. The rest of the features don't really justify the download. As a matter of fact, that is what finally pushed me into finding an alternative to the Microsoft crap for IM and I am now a very happy Pidgin user.

I'll give it THREE stars for what once was.

luminoso reviewed v4.23.276 on Jul 13, 2007

you as$h0les!
this is spyware SUPPORTED!

This means that you can CHOISE to install or NOT to install the spyware.

Stop clicking 'Next' all the time without read a sh!t and post stupid reviews.

Adrian79 reviewed v4.23.276 on Jun 6, 2007

i'm running vista.... well, u def have me wondering now..... ok well then, yet another update in just few days

Jegar48 reviewed v4.23.276 on Jun 6, 2007

Adrian79:

I gave it a 1 because of the potential harm it can do to your computer. Look up C2.Lop on google and see if you would want even the CHANCE it might be installed. In addition, the new "Contest" icon that the author of this program has included in the two most recent incarnations is a back door Trojan that was installed on my computer AFTER I selected "I do not wish to support" during installation. As far as I'm concerned Cyril Paciullo (I have no idea who Cher McNamara is unless it is another one of Paciullo's aliases, but they are not the publisher of this malware) is a scam artist making money off of gullible young Live Messenger Users.

tinkerdill reviewed v4.23.276 on Jun 6, 2007

spyware

joltdude reviewed v4.23.276 on Jun 6, 2007

I had a previous version of this, which I chose *NOT* to install the ad-ware, and while using the programs built-in autoupdate, it downloaded the ad-ware application and DID NOT present a EULA or ask permission .... Im sorry. thats not me being "stupid" thats a very badly behaving application. Plus Patchouli is still hiding his DNS registrations behind Domains By Proxy...

I wish so many users were not taken by the lies and deceit in this application. You should have heard the flames I got for mentioning how its a bad idea to install this app while using a BETA application on the MS forums.. Even my AV software (Trend Micro) reports his WEBSITES as dangerous! :)

And I recently tried installing it again, and guess what.. I ran into the same issue that with the "Contest" icon installing spyware as refusing it during install wasnt enough.

Frankly i would love to see this as a true shareware app without any spyware of any flavor but I guess instead of profiting honestly, this author has chose to profit regardless of the quality of his application.

Adrian79 reviewed v4.22.274 on Jun 4, 2007

jeger ...u are pretty dumb! u gave it a 1...because of what it would install if u choose to install?? lmfao!

i give it a 5 because it wont install NOTHING BAD if u select "refuse support" option~ easy as 1,2,3

pscowan reviewed v4.22.274 on Jun 4, 2007

Good program, many excellent features. PLease dont rate a program badly if it has a feature you dont like that CAN be refused the install.
/penny

Jegar48 reviewed v4.22.274 on Jun 4, 2007

This program will install C2.Lop hijacker if you are crazy enough to install the "Support" routine. I wouldn't have it on my machine. Oh and for you that claim it doesn't, Circle Development is the latest incarnation of C2.Lop.

Quote:

"The most recent versions of C2 Media's software are installed by third-party adware bundlers (esp. download assistants, BitTorrent clients, and Microsoft Messenger add-ons) and may go under the names Zone Media, CiD, or Circle Development."

Adrian79 reviewed v4.21.270 on May 19, 2007

adware LOL u people are def retarded and should not use computers....this prog is CLEAN when it ask "refuse to give support" click yes!! that means install NO adware.. READ!!!!!

great app..highly recommended! ingore noobs with low scores this deserves nothing but a 5! ;-)

mikeyx11 reviewed v4.21.270 on May 18, 2007

What the hell is everyone on about???

There ad-ware IS optional upon install, and is easily avoided. It runs nice and adds some very useful features.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.21.270 on May 18, 2007

Full of spyware.... stay away

Jegar48 reviewed v4.21.270 on May 17, 2007

The program itself has some nice features. However, the deceptive way it tries to induce the user to install the adware/malwware by claiming they are "supporting" the development of the program is a bit unnerving. Hence the 3 instead of a 4.

Floodland reviewed v4.21.270 on May 17, 2007

Crap over crap... It gives some 'nice'(?) features at the worst price you could pay: Your privacy and your computer stability. Two words: Keep away!

-2 points if available

joltdude reviewed v4.21.270 on May 17, 2007

Ad-ware bloated garbage with a big fanbase..
Author flat out keeps insisting the ad-ware is "optional" but yet in older versions it installed on an online update of the ap... also authors websites use a domain name "shield" service... Highly not recommended.

EVEN IF YOU follow the directions and deny supporting the author IT WILL INSTALL ADWARE
Just not the whole enchilada.. and btw the TRUE author is Pachouli not Cher and as a result of this application has been kicked out of the Messenger MS MVP program...

pscowan reviewed v4.21.270 on May 17, 2007

excellent program! oh and the spyware is a choice upon install, not forced. Try reading the installer properly.

Ramhound reviewed v4.21.270 on May 17, 2007

Installs spyware which is not possible to removed ( it comes back, even if get rid of the program itself ).

Paul Skinner reviewed v4.21.270 on May 17, 2007

There's some sort of 'Play and Win' crap in it even if you don't install the sponsor in this version that there isn't an option to not install.

dezzo reviewed v4.20.262 on Apr 30, 2007

ugh, why is this version just being added now? I went to download it, and found out it's the version I've been using for months already. How irritating. In any event, its a nice add-on for MSN Messenger, with an incredible array of options and new features. It can be a bit overwhelming at times with the layout, and the large number of settings, but it's well worth it for those who use MSN Messenger a lot. Read the installation carefully, to ensure you don't install the third party sponsor program if you have no desire to use it (and who does).

lhdal reviewed v4.20.262 on Mar 12, 2007

I'm absolutely sure that I've selected not to install the ad part.

But I get occasional javascript errors from atdmt.com

ShafuyZ reviewed v4.20.262 on Mar 1, 2007

Sweetest little addon for Messenger

Lenny v reviewed v4.20.262 on Mar 1, 2007

I just downloaded this today and it is just an great add-on for WLM.

There are functions in MSG Plus! Live, that are not in WLM and which I like to use.

Some feautures which I realy like are:
- POP3 email support for multiple accounts
- Locking Messenger when you are away
- Personal Status
- And many more

Watch Out! Don't install the sponsor, you have the choice when you are installing it...

Blaxima reviewed v4.11.254 on Nov 29, 2006

This WAS the Messenger tweaker to get but since the ability to remove banner ad was removed and what you can do with meespatch I really don't have a use for this. The spyware that the author chooses to do business with says alot too.

Use this as a last resort

rustik_one reviewed v4.01.240 on Nov 13, 2006

The latest release, likely soon to be updated here - 4.10 at present - includes a few new items of crap-ware, should the casual user not opt-out of the guilt-trippy sponsor program: "I Refuse to Give My Support," indeed. These include but are not limited to an eBay phishing page re-director, false security alerts that point to bogus security "tools" which are simply more malware, attempts to edit HOSTS files, makes changes to IE pop-up blocker exclusions, etc. Further, Plus!'s EULA doesn't mention age restrictions, but it's sponsor crap shows multiple age-inappropriate ads that lead to gambling & porn sites.

The author has had his MS MVP status revoked by MS over his alignment with these types of threat. vectors. I have to question the quality and security of any software knowingly bundled and distributed with these kinds of "sponsor programs," opt-out or not. It's revolting.

Letterman reviewed v3.63.148 on Oct 18, 2006

I don't care if you can choose to not install the spyware. It still CONTAINS spyware.

The developer got owned by Microsoft recently losing his MVP status because it includes the stupid spyware.

I can even stand a "shareware", but spyware? Never!

tickleonthetum reviewed v3.63.148 on Oct 9, 2006

Messenger Plus includes with it a particularly insidious form of adware called "Lop." Lop falls under the category of PC "hijacker" and makes changes to a user's Web browser in addition to popping up advertisements. The adware additionally places icons on the desktop and attempts to trick users into running a fake virus scan that installs even more malware.

tickleonthetum reviewed v4.01.240 on Oct 9, 2006

Messenger Plus includes with it a particularly insidious form of adware called "Lop." Lop falls under the category of PC "hijacker" and makes changes to a user's Web browser in addition to popping up advertisements. The adware additionally places icons on the desktop and attempts to trick users into running a fake virus scan that installs even more malware.

Spyderloco reviewed v4.01.240 on Jul 17, 2006

Since the release of Clean Messenger, I no longer have any need for Messenger Plus. Once the developer removed the ability to remove the ads at the bottom it became a worse app.

Plus, since now I can give any of my contacts a "nickname" by default I have zero use for this software.

Get Clean Messenger here:
http://fileforum.betanew..._Messenger/1142298266/1

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Added content:

sophist_dreams, is an idiot. We are not trolls. I did download it and the banner removal may be there but it doesn't work. On the main site it even says that he removed the abililty to remove ads. You big dummy.

Who ever said that Clean Messenger is a cut down version of Messenger Plus? You must be drunk. Freaking goofy dork.

Paul Skinner reviewed v4.01.240 on Jul 17, 2006

@nilst2006:
If you could be BOTHERED to read the instructions there is a clear option to either not support or install the sponsor (spyware) or to support and install it.

Read the instructions and you can use the programme without the spyware.

It's your fault you infected your system.

nilst2006 reviewed v4.01.240 on Jul 17, 2006

If it was free of spyware it would have stayed on my computer - but....

dezzo reviewed v4.01.240 on Jul 17, 2006

Version 4.01 contains many bug fixes and compatibility improvements. All users should update to 4.01 from 4.00 for these reasons.

Lotheric reviewed v4.0.0.235 on Jun 26, 2006

Why is this in the audio management category ?

photonboy reviewed v4.0.0.235 on Jun 26, 2006

- Nicer color than the default!
- use in combination with Cleanmessenger to remove the bottom Ad if you want!

Now I have a nice, clean interface.

Goes great with this amazing, free theme replacer for XP: http://xpero.msfn.org/

mikeyx11 reviewed v4.0.0.235 on Jun 26, 2006

pjb, how does that have anything to do with personal choice??? Messenger Plus! Live is not an alternative to Mess Patch or Clean Messenger. It's completely different all together. You, are an idiot.

midnighter_9999 reviewed v4.0.0.235 on Jun 26, 2006

Kick-ASS

otto888 reviewed v4.0.0.235 on Jun 26, 2006

one word GREAT!

pjb reviewed v4.0.0.235 on Jun 26, 2006

Does what it says it will do.

Pcfreakske2000 reviewed v3.63.148 on Jun 24, 2006

This is a cool program. One warning , though : DO NOT accept the "sponsor"program , because it installs spyware on your computer.

MSN Plus! Live will be released this sunday.

I installed Windows Live Messenger 8.0 a few days ago.

I'm just awaiting the new version of MSN Plus! for Windows Live Messenger

dalmiroy2k reviewed v3.63.148 on Apr 6, 2006

It doesn't work with latest version Windows Live Messenger Beta no matter how many times you install it.

wognum reviewed v3.63.148 on Apr 6, 2006

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Changelog:
3.63.148 - 04/04/2006
Messenger Plus! Live 4.00 will soon be released. Some last compatibility fixes have been made into Messenger Plus! 3 to make sure the upgrade goes smoothly for everybody. Note that both software will be capable of running together but won't be entirely compatible, that's why Messenger Plus! Live automatically disables Messenger Plus! 3 upon install. You can then, if you wish, reinstall Messenger Plus! 3.63 (and nothing below it) if you still want to use Messenger Plus! in Windows Messenger 4 or 5.
A new major version of sponsor will be distributed with Messenger Plus! Live and I thought it would be appropriate to include it along with this update. The new sponsor package is distributed by Circle Development Ltd and I'm sure everybody will be happy to know that they've removed what users didn't like the most: the home page change and the search bar. Also, in case you would wonder, nothing has been added either compared to previous versions.
The sponsor agreement in the setup has been enlarged so that everybody can read the part about advertisement without scrolling. The screenshot of the search bar has been removed as it's not installed anymore (and it wasn't really needed anymore anyway as there's no way you can mistake the sponsor's agreement for anything else now).
When the sponsor is installed, Messenger Plus! is listed as "Messenger Plus! 3 & Sponsor" in Add/Remove Programs so that people can locate it easily if they don't remember installing the ads with Messenger Plus! after some time.
Developer's note: due to the way version 3.62 was compiled, a network path was embedded in the binaries (pointing to the pdb file). This was causing extra delays to developers trying to debug something on their computer with Messenger Plus! installed as their debugger was trying to locate my computer name on their network. This is now fixed.
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all about the sponsor...dont think there's any reason to install this (??)

crowbar82 reviewed v3.63.148 on Apr 6, 2006

osric

"Download version 3.63.148 to be fully prepared for the public release of both Windows Live Messenger and Messenger Plus! Live in a couple of weeks. MP! Live will automatically disable this version as soon as its installed, but you will be able to appeal to this version of the addon in case you're using Windows Messenger 4 or 5."

osric reviewed v3.63.148 on Apr 6, 2006

Is is compatible with Windows Live Messenger Beta?

Blaxima reviewed v3.62.146 on Feb 10, 2006

It was good for awhile but now its pretty useless(can't even remove ad banner). Use the mess.be patch instead.

Mirrebex reviewed v3.62.146 on Jan 6, 2006

Quote: "Used to be a good app. Now that you cannot use it to remove the advertisement banner it stinks."

one word.. ADMUNCHER ;)

dwby reviewed v3.62.146 on Dec 21, 2005

This is one of the best programs on the net today. And there are only a few which makes that list in my mind.

Keep up the terrific work Patchou! You've done more than anyone has done for the MSN Messenger community.

ServerMechanic reviewed v3.62.146 on Dec 20, 2005

Used to be a good app. Now that you cannot use it to remove the advertisement banner it stinks.

Adrian79 reviewed v3.62.146 on Dec 20, 2005

An update of Messenger Plus! for Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger has just been released. Version 3.62 doesn't bring anything new except for some small fixes and forward compatibility with the future Messenger Plus! Live. This update is required if you want to continue Messenger Plus! next year once Windows Live Messenger will be released (it is not compatible with Windows Live Messenger yet).

Blackhole8746 reviewed v3.62.146 on Dec 20, 2005

Very nice program... I love it, the ads aren't so annoying, except for a very annoying blue toolbar that pops out each time you start your browser, I experienced this in version 3.4. But anyways you have the option to refuse to give your support

UTAKER reviewed v3.62.146 on Dec 20, 2005

I only use a few features of this that is the contact list feature where u can add custom names to people and tabbed window, nothing more (for that purpose its a big install, filesize but no alternative yet)

nayan003 reviewed v3.61.145 on Oct 13, 2005

I dont understand why this is BETANEWS pick.... Its not at all Clean Application.... When you will uninstall it you will know what I mean.... it doesnt go away from your startup program(after uninstalling).

Adrian79 reviewed v3.61.145 on Oct 4, 2005

just recently i have discovered this clean fun app!

crowbar82 reviewed v3.61.145 on Oct 4, 2005

Love it!!

GoodThings2Life reviewed v3.60.144 on Sep 26, 2005

Always have been a huge fan of this software! It absolutely rocks, and the new tabbed windows are great.

I must admit I prefer the 3.52 installer's method of explaining the adware's license and policy... the time delayed effect was a little more effective, as I almost missed it too this time. Even so, not a bad enough complaint to warrant docking my score of the product.

Patchou makes a great effort at providing a great piece of software for free... and he deserves our support... even though I prefer a cash donation rather than annoying ads, lol.

bepatriotic reviewed v3.60.144 on Sep 26, 2005

superb function........ I am loving its tabbed feature .........

Danny7 reviewed v3.60.144 on Sep 26, 2005

@gawd21

Read the install options...
choose NO to intall sponsor = clean install without any adware whatsoever.

btw, just an awesome app, I just love the new tabs.

Adrian79 reviewed v3.60.144 on Sep 26, 2005

disable 'ms antispyware' or else it will claim the installer is dirty..NOT true just ignore that..

this is great!!!!!!!! I am not a newb and my machine loves me because i take pride and it's sOoOo clean NO spyware or viruses in over 3 years ;-)

powerful0x0 reviewed v3.60.144 on Sep 26, 2005

gawd21, i know it tells that it has spyware but if you accepted the step of sponsor this will install spyware, IF u refused u will have clean app with no spyware i have been using it for years.

powerful0x0 reviewed v3.54.132 on Jul 8, 2005

im sorry but who says and give this horrible ratings to this application is totally unfair, stop talking about spyware if you read the installer steps well u will never have spyware, this plugin is must use for msn, the history logger is enough much better than implanted msn XML history, i give it 5.

Nikkie reviewed v3.54.132 on Jun 29, 2005

It's garbage now . They won't take off the msn ads anymore . They will replace it with their own ad . I have no use for this program .

Anyone know of another one ?

Adrian79 reviewed v3.54.132 on May 25, 2005

haha i tried this few years back..you choose "no spyware" options..and it still installs it!! hahah i'll pass on this forever!

shawkins reviewed v3.54.132 on May 24, 2005

I don't really find this software useful anymore. I liked when it had the banner removal. I realize why that feature was removed recently. I think winks/nudges surpass the built-in sound commands these days. Logging is built-in as well...
I think the thing that really irks me is the auto-update feature not requiring admin rights. I was pretty irritated when a bunch of users here got and auto-update and were able to install it (and the spyware) by themselves (in two cases, even though I specifically told them in an e-mail to refuse the sponsor). Oh well. Time to move on I guess...

dejavu reviewed v3.54.132 on May 24, 2005

Spyware! My children (8 & 9 yo) ordinarily installs this adware in your computers (they don't bother with installation warnings). No problems! daddy format your HD one more time! I think to classify any post or poster as Idiot or Stupid are insult. Defend your software with no rude comment. Argumentation is essential!

GoodThings2Life reviewed v3.54.132 on May 24, 2005

To the idiot poster below me... if you can't read installation warnings (which are even time delayed and not selected by default! to help minimize your incompetence) then you don't deserve to use a computer, nevermind the fact you shouldn't use the software in this post.

Patchou writes a damn good add-in, and it is free, and when people follow instructions, things turn out well.

parz reviewed v3.52.130 on May 22, 2005

SPYWARE SPYWARE SPYWARE
So they give you the option to not install the "sponsors" software. That is easily overlooked, or even worse, left selected because you assume the sponsors software must be useful.

In fact, you end up with pop-ups, an internet explorer banner, and a changed home page. All of which are advertising betting sites, cheap cigerettes, and porn sites. And guess what, any attempt to remove these don't work because they reinstall themselves. You have to resort to hacking the registry or spyware removal tools.

How many people, especially children have been caught out by this.

FuzzyKaos reviewed v3.52.130 on May 12, 2005

it no longer removes the adverts? i couldnt see an option in it after i installed msn messenger 7

jesusantoniojuvera reviewed v3.52.130 on Apr 14, 2005

the people who got the spyware is stupid because they don't read the installation ¬¬

plawer reviewed v3.52.130 on Apr 14, 2005

It's a must-have on my computer.

And regarding spyware, it is possible to deselect the ad bar during installation. Messenger Plus works just as well without it.

Targaff reviewed v3.51.128 on Apr 12, 2005

The lack of banner removal does truly suck, but with other options out there it becomes something of a non-issue, and it's otherwise a fine program - something any "professional with long experience" would be able to tell in short order, not having clicked like a fool through all the installation dialogues without taking care to check what was going on.

mcm reviewed v3.50.124 on Apr 12, 2005

Latest banner ad removal patch that works with MSN Messenger 7 release.

http://www.mess.be/pafil...ion=download&id=621

Mike162005 reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 18, 2005

I love the sound feature in it now. Good work!

All of you that want that ad banner gone, you can download a patch for it here:
http://www.mess.be/pafil...ion=download&id=585

otto888 reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

I love it! and the new comstom sounds is great!!!!!

VictorAnderson reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

Without the remove banner ad feature it gets a 1, if it still had it, I'd give it a 5.
Seeing how the remove banner ad was probably thre reason 90% of the people got the thing in the first place I think it's rather foolish to remove the feature - and I guess I'm not alone based on the other reviews.

aeilkema reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

for the people who want to remove the ad window or don't want to use an early version of this program:

open in notepad your host file (most likely located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc)

and add the following line:

127.0.0.1 rad.msn.com

save host file and restart the msn messager 7.
now the ad window is hidden, you only see a msn logo where the ad was..

oc-athlonxp.com reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

Sorry, Patchou sold out and I won't use this plug-in without the remove banner feature disabled. Thanks for holding out up until now though- your past efforts are appreciated.

ajaydsouza reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

I would have rated it a 5, but a lot of features have been removed from the earlier versions which were some of the main reasons of my using it.

As mentioned by a person below, if Patchou doesn't add that, someone else may

GunsKillPeople reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

Very good plugin for MSN Messenger that adds many features that once you use, you'll wonder how you lived without them.

Nehemoth reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

This is program it's now better than ever, use the new sound function..

Is Amazingggggggggggggg..

Just remember to refuse the Sponsor Contract and enjoy the best Addon Ever made for an Instant Message Client...

Amazing Patchou

GoodThings2Life reviewed v3.50.124 on Mar 17, 2005

This is definitely the best version of Plus! yet... adds "Custom Emotion Sounds" that let you use your own sound files instead of just the ones previously in Plus! (i.e /shello /sbye, etc)

Offers other new functionality and usability improvements as well.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED WITH SPYWARE/ADWARE, BE VERY CAREFUL TO CHOOSE "I REFUSE....." DURING THE INSTALL... this will still let the Plus! add-in install and work without the adware.

Personally, I chose to send Patchou $20 through PayPal instead of using the sponsor... this program is well worth it, and so is Patchou.

Asterik reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 23, 2004

Great as usual. You're an idiot if u can't read where you don't have to select to install the spyware. Great great tool for MSN Messenger.

distinguished reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 8, 2004

Happy with it and a certain plugin that allows me to open hotmail with my non-msie default browser :)

tedbieri reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 4, 2004

Yippie!! Another rash of adware removal for my store on Monday!!

stevember reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 4, 2004

To the last reviewer learn to read!

1. Its free you do it for free?
2. choose not to install the toolbar it has an option on install but you didn't stop to read!

funcheung reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 4, 2004

SPYWARE!!! (Alex Toolbar)

It traps people into installing its nasty spyware program..

It is an ADWARE, not FREEWARE..

Stay away!!!

Wasted_Elmo reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 3, 2004

it think this update is cool cuz now instead of going to the site or having to come here it lets u know that there is a new update.

bad part is that it has a bad spyware yes but this is y i click on no i do not wanna to support and just install the freaking thing.

i mean i kinda find it hard that ppl dont see it that its about to install the thing not only does it give an opti0n but it SHOWS A PICTURE FOR THE PPL are slow.

colbyrichison reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 3, 2004

I think it's funny people complain about spyware.... it PAUSES FOR 5 SECONDS SO YOU CAN SEE THAT IT WILL UNLESS YOU TELL IT NO. Learn how to install things and don't "rush" through the options... you have to pick yes or no... it doesn't select it by default.

jackeric reviewed v3.40.112 Beta on Dec 3, 2004

I think, Patchou sent his dogs here.
For all of the others, go check here http://www.spywareinfo.c...rchives/june-2003/3.php

and read where Patchou treats us as IDIOTS if we don't use his MALWARE program

Great marketing !

Eden7c reviewed v3.40.110 Beta on Nov 18, 2004

I agree with AnthonyB about the fact that I should not make the dev "pay" for my own mistake so I change my rating to five doing this will average my own rating to something like 3.5 I guess.

This good enough, make the opt-in instead of the opt-out for the "callit what you want" ware change and I'll give it a 5 everytime it pops-up on Main Beta News page.

Downloading update 'cause the add-on does bog down my dual display when I have a few chats windows open... Must say that the one of the 2 video cards is a RAGE XL PCI with probably not more than 8 meg on board, it's compensated by the 64 meg Intel(R) 82845G onboard controler.

It's the office PC, I'm one of the few with dual display here (not standard Cie Policy) so icannot complain much.

Pfff.

Curlytopz reviewed v3.40.110 Beta on Nov 18, 2004

Excellent!!!
Well done
finally to get plus for MSN 7 is great.
Much better than icq which is now way to bulky,will never go back to icq.

Blackhole8746 reviewed v3.40.109 Beta on Nov 16, 2004

This software ad for MSN Messenger is nice, but however, I have found two bad factors:
1- The sound emoticons (Pre-recorded sounds)
2- The chat logging is in .txt format (No fonts etc.) MSN Messenger logging in XML is much better

laws2kuk1 reviewed v3.40.109 Beta on Nov 14, 2004

Messenger Plus! has always been the most exciting part of MSN Messenger (except the talking part). I wasnt planning on getting MSN Messenger 7 until its official release but as soon as I found out that Messenger Plus! already had a Beta version ready I leaped at the chance and got both.

So far Messenger Plus! hasnt had many new features that have been promised but this is only in an early beta stage and so far im very impressed with the stability.

Kryptonate reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 5, 2004

Great add-on for MSN Messenger and this beta makes Messenger Plus! work with MSN Messenger 7 beta. Altough it's still a beta it's pretty stable.

The sponsorprogram is adware (NOT spyware) and OPTIONAL (a lot of people forget about this and just click fast), read before you install!

If you did install Messenger Plus! with the sponsorprogram you can find the instructions on how to get rid of the sponsorprogram at http://msgplus.mybboard....howthread.php?tid=21598

Staff_Tech01 reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 4, 2004

I find that most of these add-ons for IM's don't really serve a purpose. And this one is no exception.

AnthonyB reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 3, 2004

Still the best MSN Messenger add-on by far.

For you idiots that feel the need to blame everyone else for not looking at what you were doing during the install and complain about the Sponsor program - GET OVER YOURSELF! *You* made a mistake, deal with it.

Like most others, I hate spyware, adware, etc. but the dev has to make a living and the software is free so the only income he gets is via the sponsor program. Unlike most other software providers that include *ware, Patchou has gone a LONG way to making the inclusion of the sponsor program as obvious and ethical as possible (go read his post on 10/10 here - http://www.msgplus.net/news.php).

If you accidently installed the sponsor program because you weren't paying attention during the install, that is NOT a fault of the program and it should not be castigated because of your mistake.

Rate the software for what the software does, not your failure to follow directions.

Nehemoth reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 3, 2004

Amazing...
People that Don't Read don't be blaming BS about this great Software...

Using with MSN 7, Plus Mess.be Patch, Plus The Stuff plug NG DEV Edition...

Do i said Awesome ??
Do i said Amazing???

The Best Of The Best

snoopy3216 reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 3, 2004

can anyone tell me if this supports msn7 yet?

skonrad reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 3, 2004

I also did not look at the warning and this thing was reallt hard to get rid of. It was running two processes; if you closed one, the other restarted it again. If it would be a legitimate tool, it would not need these tricks. But spy- and adware does!

Eden7c reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 3, 2004

LOL...

Well Thank You Roj!

It's exactly where I live in the Artic!

Have you looked me up somewhere or what?

And as of being shortsited well sorry but I do need reading glasses now... But tha's not waht happened...

I was Multi-Tasking as always @Home and forgot about the warning I had read and proceeded with default install...

There's an idea!

Why don't the Dev change the defaulting installation to be WITHOUT "call it what ever you want" and offer "whom in his right mind" to opt in the "feature" hey... Easy does it and you get my 5 stars vote.

roj reviewed v3.40 Beta on Nov 3, 2004

To the people who installed the "sponsor".

R - T - F - S

There's absolutely no excuse for not watching what you're doing. If you're that type of person, I have some prime tropical beachfront property to sell you...

...in the High Arctic.

While I don't condone adware, spyware or any of the other "wares", I do like the functionality this program provides and the fact that it can be installed *without the mess* if one uses a modicum of sense and knows how to read.

Do not blame the author for your own...

...shortsightedness.

Eden7c reviewed v3.25.106 on Oct 25, 2004

I have mixed feelings about this one...

Let's start with the rave:

Really nice new features, love the tranparency, added a nifty plug-in which gives macros... Personnalised status is also nice...

Now on the rants...

I know you can opt-out of the adware which is what I did at work, I did go and click the sponsors once at the website to encourage dev.

Then I went home and forgot to...

OUCH!

Took me more than 2 hours to get rid of it ( didn't want to use the un-install- re-install technique to test a few apps)

Spy Sweaper, Ad-Aware (not 1.5) Spy Bot S&D failed to see myweb...

Highjackthis did see the HKCU entry and IE startpage highjack but could not get rid of it was being re-entered at each start-up.

I suspected a service hack...

Turns out I had to deactivate (can't remember exact name) MS multimedia content ( copyright checking) new service to get rid of the highjacking.

Giving a 2 because of that should have deserved a 4 maybe even a 5.

Get rid of the spyware, it's giving us more trouble than benefit, a nuisance. Personnaly I think it invades my private life un-asked and I consider it a teft.

Associating yourself with it makes me less likely to encourage your product.

PayPall, shareware, advertising on the free app ( dead screens nothing interactive please) anything is better than Spyware & Highjacks.

tedbieri reviewed v3.25.106 on Oct 21, 2004

Absolutely right these days you must be very careful when installing freeware, because it is not like the old days when freeware WAS freeware, now it means that you have the option to NOT load garbage on your computer. In otherwords if you are not a computer guru and don't select options wisely your had!

Danny7 reviewed v3.25.106 on Oct 21, 2004

This is a great add-on.
It really improved my msger experience.

@frank11949
Try following the installation more carefully next time.
You had the option to NOT install the sponsor(adware) during the installation.

Both Ad-Aware SE Pro and Spybot-S&D report ZERO adware or spyware after the install....

frank11949 reviewed v3.25.106 on Oct 21, 2004

this is spyware! If it is suppose to enhance messanger, why does it take over search functions of IE. It adds crap all over. I am suspicious of a program that requires a password to remove.

Cionno reviewed v3.25.106 on Oct 21, 2004

something strange

after uninstall i found my antivir disabled

not fine,

this selecting "not install ads"

several warnings came from spy sweeper resident shield about a registry entry to activate on reboot

only rollback resolves

membreya reviewed v3.25.106 on Oct 21, 2004

I just can't wait till support for Messenger 7 is implemented. Felix as to your spyware that wouldn't go away, perhaps you should read the messages as you install the program. There's an option when you're installing the program to either support the product by installing the C2 Media sponsor program or to continue without it. If you have installed it with C2, you will firstly need to uninstall messenger plus, then re-install it ensuring you choose not to support the program....heck you can always try donating ;)

Nehemoth reviewed v3.25.106 on Oct 21, 2004

Amazing

imrans reviewed v3.20.100 on Sep 20, 2004

Very very nice piece of software without any doubts.
And robin you have probably came across the snap to border feature and its not a bug. If you don't like the snapping to corners behaviour you can turn it off in msgplus preferences.

robin_v reviewed v3.20.100 on Sep 20, 2004

This is much better than a version I tried about a year ago. More versatile and stable. This adds to the general fun on Messenger. I did discover one little bug (I'm using Windows Me) and that was, I resized my contacts list because the Plus! tab wrapped onto a new line. I then thought of see how far I could reposition the contacts list but the window resized to the whole length of the screen when I hit the upper right corner of my graphics.

Great add on - great fun!

oomingmak reviewed v3.20.100 on Sep 20, 2004

FINALLY the Auto-Away feature has been fixed to work properly. That fix (plus fix for the advert banner bug) makes this upgrade worthwhile.

As great as this program is, it could still do with improvements (a few quick examples are; toast notification on any contact status change, simpler way to add icons to quick panels (drag and drop would be so much easier), more intelligent counting of POP3 email (at the moment you have to delete all your messages from the server before the counter will reset).

But it's still a good program.

felix reviewed v3.20.100 on Sep 19, 2004

I don't know about this version but the last one had spyware that wouldn't go away even after choosing not to install. Uninstalling wouldn't work so I had to do a system restore to finally get rid of it. I gave it a good rating too mistakenly (5/5) and I can't seem to edit it.

roj reviewed v3.20.100 on Sep 19, 2004

parz:

Learn to read.

The spyware is a little thing called an "option" in the install. It's just kinda sorta slightly VERY OBVIOUS.

If you're that asleep at the wheel that you missed this not-so-subtle fact, that pretty much says it all.

5 stars.

GoodThings2Life reviewed v3.20.100 on Sep 19, 2004

Messenger Plus! is an essential tool for MSN and Windows Messenger users. It offers a ton of useful features.

As for the sponsor (directed to users like parz)... It's not Patchou's fault or anyone else but the end-user's fault if some people can't take 30 seconds to actually READ what they're doing and click "I refuse the sponsor" instead of "I accept the sponsor" during the install. If you can't read, you really shouldn't use a computer.

Alien-X reviewed v3.01.94 on Sep 5, 2004

msn plus is nice, but all the ****ing adware, takes time to remove all the s***

Yochanan reviewed v3.01.94 on Aug 6, 2004

parz,
If you paid attention during install, you'll see the sponsor's software is an optional install. ;)

parz reviewed v3.01.94 on Jul 14, 2004

I have to give this a "1" because by adding the "Sponsors" software the developer, Patchou, is effectively condoning spyware. Nobody would install the included spyware if they were aware of how insidious it is. It changes your homepage, changes your web error pages, turns off any toolbar addins and replaces with its own, and two different spyware programs attempt to access the internet at regular intervals. Every time you start up IE, the spyware changes your homepage, error pages and toolbar back to it's own if you had the audacity to change them back to your normal settings.

Patchou claims that uninstalling his software removes all the spyware but that is NOT true. You have to remove the windows startup registry setting for the spyware and manually remove the three Program Files folders. Running spybot and adaware afterwards is also a good idea.

Nobody would knowingly install this spyware so I can only conclude that Patchou expects to make money from the unwary who install the "sponsors" software not knowing what it is and then can't remove it afterwards.

bleedingpegasus reviewed v3.01.94 on Jun 8, 2004

okie... no argue, the best plug-ins for Messenger. But it is adware. Is there any advertising material inside? YES. so it is, doesn't matter its optional or not. And, for few days (ago) i thought (i saw) betanews marked this file as ad-ware???

Zulithe reviewed v3.01.94 on Jun 7, 2004

The best. just don't install the 'sponsor program' if you would like to keep your PC spy/adware free

Stephan1234 reviewed v3.01.94 on Jun 6, 2004

This is the best plugin for msn messenger.No other program can stand with msn+

Danny7 reviewed v3.01.94 on Jun 6, 2004

Excellent piece of software. It makes MSN messenger much more fun and usefull. I used it for long time now and all I have to say is good job Patchou.
For the people that say its spyware or adware, just follow the install very carefully because you have the option not to install the "sponsor".

ogman reviewed v3.01.94 on Jun 6, 2004

4 stars - user can remove the avoid or remove the adware, so that's not really a problem.

TareqHossain reviewed v3.01.94 on Jun 6, 2004

A great program. Its very comfortable to be able to rename the contacts.

The only fault (in my opinion) is that it loads when your Windows boots and sits in the background. I want it to load right when I start Messenger.

Rating 5 is due.

tantawi reviewed v3.01.94 on Jun 6, 2004

Excellent, and for the 28373th time, the spnsor program is optional :)

felix reviewed v3.00.92 on May 23, 2004

Finally I can rename my contacts! (for those idiots who keep on changing their names). Personally I use ICQ as my main client but it's a nice addition for those stuck on using MSN.

Apollos reviewed v3.00.92 on May 23, 2004

excellent, nicely improved, however, the screen shot of it is how many years behind now? :p

jfchadeyron reviewed v3.00.92 on May 23, 2004

Yes ! Very Good New Version.
Sponsor (adware) is optional.
Many good features for msn and windows messenger !

Painkiller reviewed v3.00.92 on May 23, 2004

Wauuuuuuuuuuu.

Beter than ever before...

Pleas Update this Very Old Screenshot

Lonny Jones reviewed v2.54.75 on Apr 23, 2004

I wouldnt install it on an enemys PC
even if you choose to not install the adware a company that assiosiates with or has anything to do with LOP is not a good idea.
http://www.spywareinfo.c...rchives/june-2003/3.php

alister reviewed v2.54.75 on Apr 23, 2004

This is a waste of hard drive space. It tries to install adware with it :( Why would you need to rename your buddies? So that you can remember them. I know everyone in my buddy list and do not need to rename them to know who they are. I will just stick with MSN Messenger only, it works great without this. --- Alister

GoodThings2Life reviewed v2.54.75 on Apr 23, 2004

This program is not a virus, nor is it spyware on its own. Messenger Plus! has an OPTIONAL ad-support program that Ad-Aware and others classify as spyware... fair enough... don't install it. In fact, the setup forces you to choose whether you want it or not BEFORE you can install it, and it even identifies EXACTLY what it is during that prompt.

The rest of the program is great... I love being able to do multi-format messages, auto-away messages, contact renaming, custom contact login sounds, and various other features like Boss Protect, etc.

If you're going to review an application, get your facts straight and state the truth, not some messed up one-sided bias.

Painkiller reviewed v2.54.75 on Apr 23, 2004

WickedLester are less read before said stupidities...

The log conversation feature was before msn messenger 6 arrival...

Have a lot of feature that you can read in the site...

Like support for irc like commands
Rename of contacts
auto away/busy messages
customs messages
encriptation of the log conversations.
auto hide banner ad
If you don't know or don't want to learn how to use the software please are less don't blame it....

SomeGuy reviewed v2.54.75 on Apr 23, 2004

Nickname renaming is a useful feature.

WickedLester reviewed v2.54.75 on Apr 23, 2004

What is the use? This program does not add enough to make it worth installing and keeping. Some of the features like conversation logging are already built into MSN Messenger 6.1 and up....

roj reviewed v2.54.75 on Apr 23, 2004

To the twits calling this a virus: Ever hear of a false positive? Ever think that with a free AV you get what you pay for? No way would I trust any free AV - it's half-assed at best and out of date and erroneous and out of date at worst. This is an excellent program that adds useful functionality. Version 3 will be something even more special. No way is it spyweare either. You want spyware / malware? Try the Kazaa or any other P2P garbage.

Dr!X reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 26, 2003

Also whats the virus called?

bsr500 reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 26, 2003

This thing has a Trojan in it, after installing I got a trojan swicer.A virus...... If you installed this then goto www.grisoft.com and get avg free scanner and scan your entire system..... To read more reviews about the virus, check out .. http://att.com.com/3302-...9580.html?pn=1&fb=2

ogman reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 23, 2003

Use Gaim. No spyware, no adware, no problem.

fxer81 reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 21, 2003

Just spyware. Pure and simple.

sld reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 21, 2003

When it comes to spy/adware, the vast majority of people somehow have to belong to two categories: Those who know nuts about them, and those who are sickeningly paranoid about them. As one can easily see, many of the latter have just proclaimed their own inclinations to the rest of us. I strongly suggest that these few get their fingers off any computer keyboard until they learn how to use a computer properly. Imagine, so many people getting defeated by one of the simplest, non-bloated installers I have seen.

tim3 reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 20, 2003

Excellent program!!!
For people that complaining about the spyware just choose the "I refuse" option during the install = No Spyware.

robin_v reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 20, 2003

This program is loused with the C2lop Spyware. Installed, tested, deleted and expunged.

kebabi reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 20, 2003

This is just great! But that "sponsor"-system is from ***! The logging is a very good idea...

wolseleydude reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 20, 2003

Anyone who doesn't take the time to READ the EULA Agreement prior to installing ANY software is a fool. Messenger Plus gives the option to install the sponsors or not. One is free to opt out andnot install the sponsors.

Messenger Plus works very well, it is a great app, and unlike other Adware out there, you can truly use it without spyware installed on your PC.

Cheers.

Sith Warrior reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 20, 2003

If you click NO, dont install msnplus! with spyware. you dont have anny spyware :) if you do that, its a great program!

tourist reviewed v2.54.0074 on Dec 20, 2003

Before installing Messenger Plus! my computer *was* clean from spyware. After installing Adware reported ~35 spyware components.

Stikgawd reviewed v2.52.72 on Nov 27, 2003

I have to agree, Messenger Plus friggin' rocks but I gotta tell ya, the way he tricks you into installing the advertising is just flat out wrong!! Someone said that's what you get for not reading before you click and I have to say, technically you are correct, BUT he has made this thing look exactly like a disclamer option and 99 out of a 100 people are going to click to accept because of this reason. therefore what I would have given a 5 I am giving a 2... using tactics like this to generate revenue on a free program is no better than the idiots who install adware without your knowledge...

fxer81 reviewed v2.52.72 on Nov 23, 2003

Awesome program, hamstrung by greed. The sponsor program is one of the sneakiest most underhanded things i've ever seen. It deactivates google toolbar so popups can get through, it changes it's install name in the registry/toolbar for every install, so people can't follow set instructions to remove the spyware because the names of files are different. You have to go to a webpage to download a couple of different uninstallers to get it all off, and even after that i had to use ad-aware to clean it up completely. This is especially a problem if you want to use the program on non-tech savvy peoples computers who will just click "yes" to the spyware and then never be able to get rid of it, BY DESIGN! I'm all for an ad-sponsor program if need be, but this supremely deceptive ad-sponsor patchou chose is beyond contempt.

toxicthunder reviewed v2.52.72 on Nov 23, 2003

i just thought i'd share my thoughts on the whole SPONSOR part of the install. first, of all the software i'm installing on my system to try out on a daily basis, i've been programmed to click ANY bullet as SOON AS I SEE the words "I ACCEPT". in fact, i just installed this update right now, and i had clicked the "I ACCEPT" bullet even knowing that i wasn't suppose to. you see, my brain sees the two bullets, reads the "I ACCEPT/I REFUSE" part, and i click. i don't ever see the part that follows "I ACCEPT", "please install sponsor program". now, i'm not mad at patchu for putting this in his install... i really don't care. now that i am aware that i have to click "I REFUSE", it's not a problem. i do realise however, that this setup is going to cause people a lot of anger... but the most of them will get over it.

Dr!X reviewed v2.52.72 on Nov 23, 2003

Well his fix sum bugs in it Still a great bit of software!!! Iv got to still give it a 5..

"QUOTE: tedbieri
This used to be pretty good but with all the spyware,adware crap added I have to give it 1 star. I didn't look at the options because it never had all this crap before and it took 3 days to get that search bar off my explorer. I will never run there stuff again, ever!"
As I sed b4 "The Spy/Adware :- To avoid confusing people who don't take the time to read anything that's written in the screen, "Sponsor Agreement" is displayed in bold on top of the agreement." Its just shocking that people just dont seem to read anything!!! :o)

tedbieri reviewed v2.52.72 on Nov 23, 2003

This used to be pretty good but with all the spyware,adware crap added I have to give it 1 star. I didn't look at the options because it never had all this crap before and it took 3 days to get that search bar off my explorer. I will never run there stuff again, ever!

Dr!X reviewed v2.52.71 on Nov 17, 2003

This program is great! Iv bin using it for years now. :o)

As for the Spy/Adware :-

To avoid confusing people who don't take the time to read anything that's written in the screen, "Sponsor Agreement" is displayed in bold on top of the agreement. There's no way anyone can miss this :o)Messenger Plus! never forced anybody to install the sponsor so there's no need to spread lies about the software.

From now on, nothing is checked by default and you must select between "I accept" and "I refuse" before you can click on "Install".

Please be very careful on the first 2 steps of installation if you dont want to install the sponsor....

randal2k reviewed v2.50.66 on Oct 28, 2003

Awsome prog, but, can't stand all the add icons... :(
at least it's easly taken care of.

ranasrule reviewed v2.50.66 on Oct 28, 2003

all i can say is.....the best just got a whole ****in lot better

l_p_4_7 reviewed v2.50.66 on Oct 28, 2003

Brilliant add-on for Windows/MSN Messenger. 2.50 includes many new features aswell including custom names, contact list docking and POP3 toast alerts!

4mat reviewed v2.21.57 on Sep 26, 2003

I believe this is one of the best addons for MSN or Windows Messenger. A must have!

jcgamer60 reviewed v2.21.54 on Sep 7, 2003

great addon but the features are getting old

sartori reviewed v2.21.54 on Sep 7, 2003

Very good little add on, works well and add's that little something to Messenger. People who whine about this being spyware or adware are just too lazy to bother deselecting it and need something to moan about. Just deselect the junk and you have a good little addition to Messenger.

roj reviewed v2.21.54 on Sep 7, 2003

It's always humorous to watch the little wannabe security geeks and slogan criers scream "adware" and "spyware", especially since it's patently obvious they know jack about what they're jumping up and down over. Some folks just absolutely HAVE to have a buzzword or two to hold on to. Excellent program - my entire home network uses it.

icingdragon reviewed v2.20.53 on Sep 4, 2003

1 for adware. I KNOW that it is optional, but, hey, its adware, ... i t i s adware.
Remove it, and I'll start to like it again.

adrie reviewed v2.20.53 on Jul 23, 2003

Messenger Plus is ok but i won't use it. I hate spyware!

4mat reviewed v2.20.53 on Jul 23, 2003

This is a great add-on for msn/windows messenger. These add-ons are what should have come with msn/windows messenger. A highly recommended add-on!

enonemoose reviewed v2.20.53 on Jul 23, 2003

Great program as always. People! Please learn to pay attention when you install software. Since the OPTIONAL "spyware" was added it was OPTIONAL and could be OPTIONALLY not installed. I've talked to too many people who have moaned about this. Pay attention and you won't have a problem. As a program this is great! People need to stop complaining and start taking some responsibility for not reading.

Black Wolf reviewed v2.20.53 on Jul 23, 2003

Excellent software.
INSTALLING THE SPONSOR AD-WARE IS OPTIONAL.

Don't be "retarded" for not knowing that it's optional.

cmhbytehead reviewed v2.20 Final on Jul 17, 2003

This got offered as an upgrade to me today, and I did it. I expected some ads from the warning, but the spyware crap it decided to install has made me decide that it's not worth the bits that got downloaded. I don't need popups, I don't need a bunch of other icons trashing my desktop, I don't need the spyware. All the spyware has been removed from my system, and if it decides not to run due to that, I'll wipe all existence off my machine.

tvaccari reviewed v2.20.50 Pre-Release on Jul 10, 2003

Instead of adware why not just charge for it? Good prgram buy spy ware is terrible.

antipika reviewed v2.20.50 Pre-Release on Jul 10, 2003

News posted by Antipika :p

noredspoon reviewed v2.20.50 Pre-Release on Jul 10, 2003

Guys, all you have to do is select not to install the spyware! Go into custom install and deselect it. And they are up front about it, it's called a license agreement, the user is responsible for reading that.

My question is, why has there been a release almost every day for the past week? Geez, just release one and fix all the bugs you get and release a newer one a week later or so, so that people don't have to keep downloading and so that you can really concentrate on what's going on with less builds.

Overall, great software.

Azzard reviewed v2.20.50 Pre-Release on Jul 10, 2003

it was a good program when there was not spyware, i used it to have an history og my chats, but now it's included with msn messenger 6. msn messenger 6 rocks, messenger plus s..ks

cyberia reviewed v2.20.48a Beta on Jul 10, 2003

Yeah, the spyware sux, but MP!E! is great, so it gets a 3 from me, in spite of this being posted as a new rev., when the only download that I can find is PlusBeta2045.exe.

bobad reviewed v2.20.48a Beta on Jul 10, 2003

Nice program, but a BIG downgrade for the freakin' C2.LOP trojan. Yes, the installation does warn you, but the warning is not obvious. Spybot-Search and Destroy seems to clean it up. Come on Patchou, show a little more class. Come up front about C2.LOP! bobad@charter.net

nightwolf reviewed v2.20.48a Beta on Jul 9, 2003

good addon ive been using for awhile, but getting bloated, 2.7mb download? bigger then MSN itself (at least 5.0 for 2K for me). if plugin system gets more advanced, features like boss key and instant lock, sounds, and such should be moved into plugins instead of the main program dlls to keep the size down. many people do not even use the above features.

pbrandtnews reviewed v2.20.48a Beta on Jul 9, 2003

Wow! what a cool program, works flawlessly...even for me!
I'm using the FTP portion of the program, and plan to set this up to photo my parrots during the day, which will allow me and my cute little wife to check in on our birds.

dabson reviewed v2.20.46 Beta on Jul 7, 2003

The download is version 2.20.46 even though the filename says .45. Install it and you'll see. Always remember to do a "custom" install so you can uncheck the box to install the sponsor software.

Techzonez reviewed v2.20.46 Beta on Jul 7, 2003

Your download link points to version 2045 not 2046

noxius reviewed v2.20.45 Beta on Jul 6, 2003

First when you install the program you should not pick automatic..go manual and don´t install the adware...after you install you see that this program add no useful things to messenger 6. The away system it´s interesting and even pretty...but that´s all...To remove the pub...login and appear offline..and disable the option that permit your friends see when you are writing..you had other patches ...this plus extension don´t had nothing of this (it permits hide the pub)...Better avoid this plus extension...it´s my advice...

IGx89 reviewed v2.20.44 Beta on Jul 5, 2003

Have you tried MSN Messenger 6 Public Preview? It has a very nice GUI, and has all the features I could want from a IM program, except for more-than-2-way voice chat, which might be in the final. My friends and I also love the Launch Site, specifically the 2-player Minesweeper.
MsgPlus is a must-have add-on for Messenger, and I love it; the sounds are quite funny too :)

Ihatebt reviewed v2.20.44 Beta on Jul 4, 2003

Got to ask this. Why the hell does anyone use the awful MSN messenger anyway? Just rename the messenger folder and have done with it.
Isn't it invasive enough without trying extensions?

xoxpe reviewed v2.20.44 Beta on Jul 4, 2003

this is a great program for your MSN messenger, you must download it! and even this program is categorized as adaware, you should not install any promotional software from this program.

mayukawa reviewed v2.20.42 Beta on Jul 3, 2003

it's the best plug-ins for MSN Messenger 6.

dabson reviewed v2.20.42 Beta on Jul 3, 2003

I wouldn't use Messenger without this program. MSN Messenger 6 support is fantastic!

nookilatio reviewed v2.20.42 Beta on Jul 2, 2003

i'll say this for the record..trillian is terrible...they jumped the gun when they went ahead and marketed it.
my complaints
1) it's buggy..way too buggy for commercial use.
2) the fact that they're charging people for the use of other companies' servers.

Before I hear it, I know there's a free version of Trillian and that one is horrid too.

eL MaesTro reviewed v2.10.36 on May 24, 2003

if you have MSN Messenger 6 this is NOT a must . . .

espectro reviewed v2.10.36 on May 24, 2003

Good, but trillian is a lot better

leafs925 reviewed v2.10.36 on May 24, 2003

Great program, but I dont like all the icons that it put on my desktop. Other than that its a 10/5!

thesisko reviewed v2.10.35 on May 6, 2003

Great program. Lots of toys for those who like to customize.

kim.gosselin@pandora.be reviewed v2.10.34 on May 5, 2003

Good program. All the functions that are missing in Messenger are gone with this program. Excellent loger & away system.

lachupa reviewed v2.10.34 on May 4, 2003

IF you use messenger, this tool is a MUST INSTALL.

Painkiller reviewed v2.10.34 on May 3, 2003

Simple, The Best

obisam reviewed v2.02.23 on Mar 27, 2003

For a bit of fun send one of the following hidden commands
/sevillaugh

/sbrb

/shello

/sdoh

/skiss

xave reviewed v2.01 on Feb 10, 2003

The problem with the author's website comes from a bug in M+2beta : it checks for upgrades every few seconds or so, making the site to overrun its quota. Every user should upgrade asap to correct the problem.

BerreBOB reviewed v2.01 on Feb 6, 2003

Very nice software, great new options !! Good job.

Tegel reviewed v2.01 on Feb 5, 2003

The best evah :D

zzebra reviewed v2.00.17 on Feb 5, 2003

It rules, but I can't open http://www.patchou.com/msgplus to search for more features.

However, it gets 5 stars :-)

roj reviewed v2.00.17 on Feb 3, 2003

This is terrific software but I do have one question:

Is the author's website EVER going to be up????

bangbang023 reviewed v2.00.17 on Feb 3, 2003

It does hwat it sayd it is supposed to so for that I give it 5 stars.

This is version 2.01.17! The poster put the wrong version number

crackers8 reviewed v2.00.17 on Feb 3, 2003

Haven't used many of the features yet, but so far I think this is *very* cool. I was afraid it wouldn't work on the newest version of messenger, but it does. This adds needed standard features, as well as some neat unique features.

MadSpecV reviewed v2.00.16 on Jan 12, 2003

Really nice ..and like mikey says , just keep getting beter ...freeware, you gotta love it :) 5 stars !

mikeyboi reviewed v2.00.16 on Jan 11, 2003

I have been using this program for ages and it just seems to get better, i love all the functions.

Mikey

roj reviewed v2.00.15 on Jan 10, 2003

You can all stop the Trillian cheerleading now - this space is for Messenger Plus! Extension reviews.

Now, to the matter at hand:

This is an excellent freeware program that as others have said makes MSN what it should be. It has every feature I felt was missing.

My only problem is that the author's home page is either down or the link is invalid.

cupnoodle reviewed v2.00.15 on Jan 10, 2003

The features are more organised for easy customisation. Definately worth downloading.

shawkins reviewed v2.00.15 on Jan 10, 2003

This program rules. I especially like the logging feature, though.

toxicthunder reviewed v2.0 on Jan 10, 2003

this addon makes messenger the way it should be...

ZzDr.Fred reviewed v2.0 on Jan 9, 2003

Very very good program... if you know Direct Connect this is like DC of old days... the group coding the client and server are always updating it.. and are very helpful... the client is better than DC now... I believe I like it sooooo much I have moved all my DC stuff over there... and am chatting and downloading again.... it has revived P2P in my opionion.... GET THIS PROGRAM AND JOIN US.... you yourself will see that FileShare will be your only p2p program you use

improvelence reviewed v2.0 on Jan 9, 2003

Too bad msn messenger sucks and trillian pro is the best or this would be a good program.

deryk reviewed v2.0 on Jan 9, 2003

Actually I just checked the .net status page and apparently they're having problems. Apologies for the inaccurate review.

l_p_4_7 reviewed v2.0 on Jan 9, 2003

In short: it rules. Adds so many features to msn messenger, you must download it!

amundell reviewed v1.42 on Jan 22, 2002

I think is a cracking programme, just had one thought, I use it a lots at work with Win2k, and I don't know if this is at all possible, but it would be very cool if somehow when you do a CTRL+ALT+DEL workstation lock, if something could pick up on that, and change your status to away automatically! Any thoughts???
Andy

sirhardi reviewed v1.40b on Oct 29, 2001

Most outstanding add on for usability, this thing just tops for the features, a hurray to the developer !

rdumoulin reviewed v1.40b on Oct 28, 2001

excellent addon for Messenger !

It has all the things Micro$oft should've put in Messenger but didn't think of (as usual) or didn't have time for.

Now that Messenger 4.5 is out, this little program is really worth it!

Logging of chats so that you can laugh again at your jokes.
And shhh!!! come closer, don't tell anyone, specially m$, it hides the a*d* b*a*n*n*e*r hehehe

plus its free !!!

really free no ads! nada! zip! ziltsh!
you gotta love people like Patchou, programming for the love of the art.

yortski reviewed v1.40b on Oct 28, 2001

Excellent proggie,and, it runs fine on XP. Like the transparency effects for 2000/XP. sweeeeeeeeeeet!

lordj reviewed v1.40b on Oct 28, 2001

Can't argue with quality! These guys were on top of the ball when 4.5 rolled out, and released an update worthy of 5 rating! All the features that they could pluck out of that MSN are here, logging, removing all the garbage, and now IRC actions! Haven't had a problem yet with the program, it's small, simple, stable, and just, a MUST!

highdefinition reviewed v1.20a on Aug 16, 2001

Really good program in WinME, but I'm cautious of installing on my Windows XP system because I'm not sure it will work.

ditoa reviewed v1.20a on Aug 14, 2001

EXCELLENT PROGRAM!!! This program is a GOD send! Finally a REAL logging system for MSN Messenger :-D, alpha fading, quick messages, parental logging (eg swear/sexual words start logging), quick keys (for fast messages). all in all this is the best software addon i have ever seen for a program! if you use MSN Messenger it is a MUST!

docco reviewed v1.20a on Aug 14, 2001

Real Nice!
btw, does anyone if MSN works with Firewalls? (no proxy servers)

DigitalSin reviewed v1.20a on Aug 14, 2001

Awesome program! Perfect.

mooli reviewed v1.20a on Aug 14, 2001

this is pretty cool. this software should have been written a long time ago..